Board of Health approves prior minutes, confirms garbage hauler hearing date.
Dracut Board of Health confirms February 19 garbage hauler hearing, approves prior minutes unanimously. Health Director David Ouellette reported re-permitting 140 restaurants, 9 septic haulers, 10 septic installers, 2 funeral directors, and 4 tanning beds for 2026. Ouellette announced his
Board of Health · Meeting of January 15, 2026
Dracut Board of Health confirms February 19 garbage hauler hearing, approves prior minutes unanimously. Health Director David Ouellette reported re-permitting 140 restaurants, 9 septic haulers, 10 septic installers, 2 funeral directors, and 4 tanning beds for 2026. Ouellette announced his retirement will move up to January 30, 2026, and Town Manager Kate Hodges will advertise an Interim Director position.
The board reviewed ongoing enforcement actions at properties including 52 Fourth Street, 27 Hilltop Road, and 1199 Hildreth Street, with several expected to move to 40U status and court proceedings in spring.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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