Government · Board of Health
Health Board Approves New Trash Barrels, Flags Recall
The board approved a resident's request for trash barrels, warned of a food recall, and flagged staffing shortfalls.
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Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Elects Chris Schultz as Chair
Abington Board of Health elected Chris Schultz as chair and approved one additional trash barrel for an overcrowded household.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Schedules Oct. 27 Vaccine Clinic at Town Hall
Abington Board of Health hears bid from former health agent to reclaim board seat.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Sets Sept. 28 Vote to Fill Vacant Seat
Abington Board of Health names interim chair after Van Nist's resignation, sets Sept. 28 appointment vote. Vice Chair Carol Dolan announced Chair Katie Van Nist resigned effective August 26 after serving on the board since 2022, and said she will serve as interim chair "for the next two meetings."
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Adopts Local Kratom Ban, 3-1
Abington Board of Health adopts local kratom ban days ahead of state deadline.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Advances Health Agent Hiring With 10 Applicants in Review
Abington Board of Health advances health agent hiring while kratom ban stays on hold. Board Chair Katie Van Ness told the board Monday that 10 applicants have been identified for the town's long-vacant full-time health agent position, with an interview review session posted for June 25.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Authorizes Temporary Part-Time Health Agent Appointment
Abington Board of Health names interim agent, defers kratom ban vote.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Defers Vote on Kratom Ban After Packed Public Hearing
Abington Board of Health defers kratom ban vote after its largest-ever public hearing.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Reorganizes as Town Loses Health Agent, Nurse, and Department
Abington loses its health agent and public health nurse simultaneously, leaving the town with no functioning health department as of May 1.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Authorizes Agent to Sign Invoices, Clears All Tobacco Inspections
Abington Board of Health clears all 27 tobacco retailers and shifts invoice authority to its health agent.
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