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Board of Health

Members: Devan Bartels, MD, MPH (Chair), Sandra Goodbody, MSW (Member), Marzio Gusmaroli, IMG (Member), Wendy McWeeny, MPA (Member), James Parkinson, MD (Member)

Williamstown health board weighs early local kratom regulation

Williamstown Board of Health moves to get ahead of a statewide kratom ban rather than wait a year for state rules. Chair Devan Bartels said Massachusetts retailers, including Williamstown's, must pull kratom and 7-OH products by August 28 under Gov.

Williamstown Board of Health Explores Joining Regional Mosquito Control District

Williamstown Board of Health hears pitch for regional mosquito district membership as West Nile pressure rises.

Williamstown Board of Health finalizes nitrous oxide regulation, extends Hearthway housing order

WILLIAMSTOWN -- May 26, 2026, Williamstown Board of Health unanimously adopted a revised nitrous oxide sales regulation and extended a housing compliance order against affordable housing manager Hearthway Inc. at its May 26 meeting. Chair Devin Bartels and the three-member board approved amendments drafted with town counsel guidance, adding language

Williamstown Board of Health elects new chair, plans health inspector search interviews

Williamstown Board of Health reorganizes, honors retiring inspector, and maps out coverage gap.

Williamstown Board of Health elects new chair, plans health inspector search interviews

Williamstown Board of Health reorganizes, honors retiring inspector, and maps out coverage gap.