Board of Health approves chicken coop permit, backs school smoking letter
Winchester Board of Health approves disputed animal permit and backs smoking restrictions. The board unanimously approved a chicken coop permit for resident Andrew Olaharski at 237 Ridge St, rejecting an opposition letter from a neighboring property owner. Chair Anne Marie Hill and members Dr.
BOARD OF HEALTH - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE · Meeting of July 13, 2026
Winchester Board of Health approves disputed animal permit and backs smoking restrictions. The board unanimously approved a chicken coop permit for resident Andrew Olaharski at 237 Ridge St, rejecting an opposition letter from a neighboring property owner. Chair Anne Marie Hill and members Dr.
Shannon Scott-Vernaglia and Dr. Gregory Sawicki also unanimously supported a letter to the Superintendent and School Committee on school property smoking, and authorized Health Director Jennifer Murphy to consolidate alcohol safety recommendations into a single memo for Select Board review. The board indicated it will invite restaurant owner Iverson Guo to its August meeting to discuss a cease-and-desist order for operating Karma at 738 Main St without a permit.
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Source: the BOARD OF HEALTH - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE meeting of July 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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