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Board of Health

Members: Susan Lumenello, Christine Mathis, Marlene Johnson

Burlington Board of Health Forms Kratom Subcommittee, Cites Surge in Exposures

BURLINGTON -- April 14, 2026, Burlington Board of Health moves to regulate kratom after finding the stimulant sold without age limits at seven or more town establishments. Public Health Director Susan Lumenello presented data from a March 26, 2026, CDC report showing national kratom-related poisoning center exposures reached 3,434

Board of Health approves plaza expansion at 85 Wilmington Road

Burlington's Board of Health approves retail plaza expansion at 85 Wilmington Road with environmental controls. Unanimously approved was a site plan for two new buildings, an underground stormwater system, and grease trap interceptors. Environmental Engineer Christine Mathis said the project

Burlington Board of Health Approves Five Food Variances in Single Meeting

BURLINGTON -- March 24, 2026, Burlington's Board of Health approved five food establishment variances and heard a recommendation to spend $17,579.60 on influenza vaccines at its March 24 meeting. The board, voting 4-0 on all business before it, granted Sebastians at 1 Van de Graaff Drive

Board of Health approves routine staff reports, relocates hazardous waste event

Burlington Board of Health approves staff reports with focus on environmental programs. The Board unanimously approved reports from its Environmental Engineer and Public Health Director covering hazardous waste initiatives, water quality, and community health engagement. The Household Hazardous

Burlington Board of Health Moves Hazardous Waste Event to Francis Wyman School

Burlington Board of Health shifts its annual household hazardous waste event to Francis Wyman Elementary School, effective May 16.