Board of Health approves prior minutes, reviews departmental reports
Lowell Board of Health unanimously approves prior minutes, reviews monthly departmental reports. HHS Director Lisa Golden presented updates on restarted wastewater testing for COVID-19 and influenza, showing fluctuating cases, and reported that Massachusetts exceeds the national average on
Board of Health · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Lowell Board of Health unanimously approves prior minutes, reviews monthly departmental reports. HHS Director Lisa Golden presented updates on restarted wastewater testing for COVID-19 and influenza, showing fluctuating cases, and reported that Massachusetts exceeds the national average on vaccination rates. The board discussed violations at Northwood Rehab, 1010 Varnum Ave., during Development Services review.
Syringe Pickup Coordinator Andres Gonzalez's end-of-year report showed increasing request numbers, particularly via the 311 system for walking trails and parks.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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