H E A LT H D EP AR T M E NT
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BOARD OF HEALTH
ELIZABETH BLANCHARD, M.D, FASCO
ALEX J. WEINER, MSN, MPH, FNP-C
MICHELE TSALIAGOS, BSN, RN
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
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Regular-Agenda-January-2026-REVISED.pdf STEPHANIE SLOAN, MPH
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
J o n at h a n F . M i t c h e l l , M a y o r
Regular Meeting of the Board of Health
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Board to Convene Via Hybrid Participation
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1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025
Regular Meeting on October 21, 2025
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request For Hearing Re: Minimum Housing Violation Order # HCO -25-608 for
disputing inspection results at 149 Bluefield St.
Invitees: Lea Rodrigues, Tenant
Jason Monteiro, Sanitarian
Joseph Carvalho, Environmental Health Program Director
Stephanie Sloan, Director of Health
Alyssa DaCosta, Assistant Director of Health
B. Request for Hearing: 127 W. Rodney French Blvd., Establishment: Whaling City Tattoo
Company. Re: Requesting Body Art Establishment approval for Julia Harley Francisco
Simoes, Owner.
Invitees: Julia Harley Francisco Simoes, Owner.