by Marcia Testa | May 6, 2023 | Environmental Issues and Regulations, Legal Guidance
Housing Code The state of Massachusetts is making several changes to 105 CMR 400 and 105 CMR 410, also known as the state sanitary code. This code, which outlines the minimum standards of fitness for human habitation, is the standard that all landlords must abide by...
by Marcia Testa | Apr 25, 2023 | Legal Guidance, Tobacco Control
MAHB has released its sample regulation for LBOHs for restricting the sale of tobacco and vape products. Please click on the file, Model Tobacco Sales Regulations 2023 to download a copy.
by Marcia Testa | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, March 29. 2023, Governor Maura Healey signed the Supplemental Budget bill into law. Among other issues, the law provided that remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies have been extended through March 31, 2025. The document below is a copy of...
by Marcia Testa | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Public health lost a remarkable advocate, and MAHB lost one of its most valuable members, when Marcia Elizabeth (Reid) Benes’ short but courageous battle with angiosarcoma ended on February 24, 2023.
by Marcia Testa | Mar 15, 2023 | Coronavirus, Infectious Disease
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced today that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023 coinciding with the ending of the Federal Public Health Emergency. This means that any mandates or waivers/flexibilities that were allowed...
