Board of Health

DOUGLAS — June 1, 2026 — Douglas Board of Health weighs 10 percent transfer station hauling increase and awaits DEP landfill guidance. The board reviewed a proposed three-year hauling and disposal contract at its June 1 meeting showing a 10 percent jump in hauling costs and a 3.85 percent rise

DOUGLAS — April 27, 2026 — The Douglas Board of Health held a routine monthly meeting Monday, approving its March 30 minutes and receiving updates on the transfer station, landfill repairs, and a statewide public health survey. A board member reported finding the transfer station gate open and spoke with a hauling

DOUGLAS — April 27, 2026 — The Douglas Board of Health held a routine monthly meeting Monday, approving its March 30 minutes and receiving updates on the transfer station, landfill repairs, and a statewide public health survey. A board member reported finding the transfer station gate open and spoke with a hauling

DOUGLAS — March 30, 2026 — Douglas Board of Health approves $525,358 in fiscal year 2027 budgets and grants two septic setback variances at a heavily constrained South Street property. The board unanimously approved a general operating budget of $145,215 — covering health, public health nurse, and animal inspection wages and

DOUGLAS — February 9, 2026 — Douglas Board of Health moves to bring in solid waste contractor amid billing confusion. The board, meeting February 9, agreed to invite a representative from its recycling contractor — referred to by members as possibly named Kevin — to explain a billing breakdown they said they cannot interpret

Douglas Board of Health weighs raising bulky-item fees at the transfer station after surge in couch and furniture drop-offs.

Douglas Board of Health weighs raising bulky-item fees at the transfer station after surge in couch and furniture drop-offs.

Douglas Board of Health approves septic system waivers for three terrace-area properties in unanimous votes.

Douglas Board of Health approves septic system waivers for three terrace-area properties in unanimous votes.