Board of Health – Jul 9, 2026

Thursday, July 9, 2026

What was decided

Approved septic variance and relief requests for 279 Western Avenue. Granted septic variance requests for 69 Dollivers Neck Drive, and approved a subdivision water quality study for seven lots at 187 Atlantic St. Also discussed enforcement for tobacco products without FDA approval, EWS Suitability Subcommittee guidance, and other updates.

Decisions recorded

Approved the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes as written, 4-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved the variance and relief requests for 279 Western Avenue, 4-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Granted the septic variance requests for 69 Dollivers Neck Drive, 4-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved the subdivision water quality study for 187 Atlantic St, 4-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Agreed to have the approval letter for 187 Atlantic St sent, with a comment about using actual site numbers if modeling numbers vary. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Agreed that the site suitability decision is explicitly included in all third party reviews, with its rationale stated in the decision. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Agreed that no further inspections are required for the Brian Pollard rental properties after five random inspections. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 267 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 17, 2026.

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Terms used here

Notice of Intent: An application to the Conservation Commission, under the state's Wetlands Protection Act, for work in or near wetlands, rivers, or the coast.
variance: Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.

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Source

This meeting is known from its minutes in the City of Gloucester Archive Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Gloucester Publick on October 17, 2026.