Board orders condemned Katie's Way property update, authorizes Kratom regulation hearing
Tewksbury Board of Health ordered status update on condemned Katie's Way property and authorized Kratom regulation hearing. At its June 24 meeting, the Board held a public hearing on the condemned property at 70 Katie's Way, where Health Department inspectors found no electricity and dangerous
Board of Health · Meeting of June 24, 2026
Tewksbury Board of Health ordered status update on condemned Katie's Way property and authorized Kratom regulation hearing. At its June 24 meeting, the Board held a public hearing on the condemned property at 70 Katie's Way, where Health Department inspectors found no electricity and dangerous conditions. Property owner JMF Realty LLC appealed the Health Department's orders through attorney David Plunkett, explaining the owner cannot make repairs until Housing Court resolves ongoing eviction proceedings and tenants vacate.
The Board voted unanimously to require a July 30 status update. The Board also voted unanimously to prepare a public hearing on a proposed Kratom regulation for end of July.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of June 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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