Board Dismisses Grass Violation Appeal
Board of Health dismissed a grass violation at 81 Witheridge Street, voting 3-0. Property owner James Birchall successfully appealed Health Agent Lauren Kennedy's citation for overgrown grass on the lot.
Board of Health · Meeting of September 10, 2026
AGAWAM — Board of Health dismissed a grass violation at 81 Witheridge Street, voting 3-0. Property owner James Birchall successfully appealed Health Agent Lauren Kennedy's citation for overgrown grass on the lot. Board Chair Amanda Kravetz, MD, determined the property met all requirements under 105 CMR 410.570, and the board voted to dismiss.
The Board also voted unanimously to approve the Common Ground Health Collaborative inter-municipal agreement with East Longmeadow, Westfield, and West Springfield, and voted unanimously to approve body art apprentice and trainer regulations and their associated consolidated forms.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of September 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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