Board of Health votes to exit mosquito control district
The Sunderland Board of Health voted 3-0 to exit the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District. Board members Mr. Ken Kushi, Mr. Dan Olanyk, and Ms. Kathern F. Pierce supported the move, citing discussion of the service's value. Health Agent Mr. Bruce Bennett (via speaker phone) will follow up with
Board of Health _ Health Agent · Meeting of February 18, 2026
SUNDERLAND — The Sunderland Board of Health voted 3-0 to exit the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District. Board members Mr. Ken Kushi, Mr.
Dan Olanyk, and Ms. Kathern F. Pierce supported the move, citing discussion of the service's value.
Health Agent Mr. Bruce Bennett (via speaker phone) will follow up with Cliffside Apartments on past-due housing inspection fees, while the board sends a letter to Bubs BBQ regarding past-due inspection fees. The board scheduled further discussion of fee-schedule updates at its March 18 meeting.
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Source: the Board of Health _ Health Agent meeting of February 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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