FM #1742 - Franklin MA Board Of Health Mtg - 05/06/26

FM #1742 - Franklin MA Board Of Health Mtg - 05/06/26

From Franklin Matters Radio by Steve Sherlock

May 7, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1742

About this episode

The episode covers the Franklin MA Board of Health meeting discussing proposed regulations regarding energy drinks for youth.

The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday< May 6, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members were present in the 3rd floor training room with the full representation of the Health Department members. A number of folks were in the room as well as joining remotely via the Google Meet connection. Quick recap: Board approved by 3-0 the prior meeting minutes Opened the public hearing, heard from a number of folks for and against the proposed regulation Closed the public hearing Discussion amongst the Board resulted in an extension of the original proposal to include natural as it was present in energy drinks available to youth. Motion to amend the proposal, second, passes 3-0 Vote on the motion to approve the regulation as amended, passes 3-0 Notification to be mailed to current vendors The recording runs about 56 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-2246 My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WP1tqQMiUsvAdEqI6jBFwNFCgBy06jBw/view?usp=drive_link ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or 102.9 on the…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Sherlock

Topics covered

  • Board of Health
  • public hearing
  • regulation
  • youth energy drinks
  • local government

Keywords

  • Franklin MA
  • Board of Health
  • regulation
  • public hearing
  • energy drinks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franklin MA Board Of Health, Franklin.TV, Franklin Public Radio

Places: Franklin, MA, Franklin area

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