November 1, 2023, Board of Heath: Adopt a regulation under the authority of Massachusetts General Law c. 111, § 31.Prohibiting smoking in workplaces and other places

Town of West Boylston

Board of Health

Notice of Proposed Regulation and

Opportunity for Public Comment

The West Boylston Board of Health proposes to adopt a regulation under the authority of Massachusetts General Law c. 111, § 31. The proposed Regulation relative to Regulation of West Boylston Board of Health includes prohibiting smoking in workplaces and other places.

All persons desiring to submit data, views, or comments concerning the proposed regulation may submit them in writing to Attn:  Board of Health, 140 Worcester Street, West Boylston MA 01583 or email them to boardofhealth@westboylston-ma.gov.  Written comments should include the sender’s name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Written comments will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. on October 31, 2023.

The Board of Health will accept public comment on the Regulations during a public hearing to be held at Town Hall, West Boylston Board of Health, 140 Worcester Street, Land Use Meeting Room #120, West Boylston, MA on Wednesday, November 1st , 2023 at 6:00 PM.

The complete text of the proposed Regulation may be viewed on the Town website at westboylston-ma.gov or obtained through the West Boylston Board of Public Health, 140 Worcester Street, West Boylston, MA 01583. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please contact the staff liaison at 774-261-4075 at least 5 business days in advance for any special accommodations.

The Board may adopt a revised version of the proposed actions taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to the Board’s attention.