Board of Health approves wage increase request for 2026 Town Meeting
Bellingham Board of Health approves $700 wage increase request for Town Meeting. Chairman Vincent Forte and the board, citing town growth and increased workload, voted unanimously to bring the salary request to the Finance Committee for consideration before a Town Meeting vote. Health Agent Dylan
Board of Health · Meeting of February 17, 2026
Bellingham Board of Health approves $700 wage increase request for Town Meeting. Chairman Vincent Forte and the board, citing town growth and increased workload, voted unanimously to bring the salary request to the Finance Committee for consideration before a Town Meeting vote. Health Agent Dylan Labonte reported that all food permits have been issued and noted the arrival of new businesses including Tavern in the Square and The Seafood Peddler under new management.
Labonte expressed concern that he cannot complete as many food inspections as desired given his current workload. The board also approved payment of $2,250 to Seth L. Lajoie, RS, for betterment work on a three-family condo complex.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of February 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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