Board of Health approves revised fee schedule effective June 1, 2026
Dracut Board of Health unanimously approves overhauled food permit fee schedule set for June 1 rollout. Interim Health Director Joanne Belanger benchmarked rates against eight surrounding communities and introduced tiered fees based on establishment size and food risk, with the highest permit fee
Board of Health · Meeting of May 21, 2026
Dracut Board of Health unanimously approves overhauled food permit fee schedule set for June 1 rollout. Interim Health Director Joanne Belanger benchmarked rates against eight surrounding communities and introduced tiered fees based on establishment size and food risk, with the highest permit fee of $300 reserved for grocery stores. The board also added a Food Establishment Plan Review fee, a $100 non-compliance reinspection charge, and late fees doubling the original permit cost for expired renewals.
Ms. Belanger reported the Relavent inspectional software contract is complete and equipment has been delivered; training will occur in June or July, with regional inspector Arleny Almonte Soto and the incoming full-time Director both versed in the system.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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