Board approves permits, Waste Zero contract in routine session
Dighton Board of Health approves permits and Waste Zero contract. The board voted unanimously to issue annual permits for stable operations at two locations, a pool facility, farmers market, and temporary food vendor at the Dighton Arts Festival while authorizing a Waste Zero contract for
Board of Health · Meeting of July 21, 2026
Dighton Board of Health approves permits and Waste Zero contract. The board voted unanimously to issue annual permits for stable operations at two locations, a pool facility, farmers market, and temporary food vendor at the Dighton Arts Festival while authorizing a Waste Zero contract for pay-as-you-throw bag services after the company submitted the lowest bid. Town Nurse Rebecca reported 12 Lyme disease cases along with cases of Vibrio, varicella, norovirus, and tick-borne illness, and is planning a blood drive and fall flu clinic.
Health Agent Elizabeth reported completing three percolation tests and one installation. The board addressed a septic system discovered at C&N Pizza during renovations and indicated the occupancy permit will remain on hold until the system is properly addressed.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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