September 22, 2026
Dr. Julie Goodman was featured recently in the Canton Citizen for her involvement as a long-time member of the Canton Board Of Health, along with the proactive measures the town has taken to protect public health. Notably, Canton, Massachusetts, is recognized as proactively banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of Kratom. This town ban came ahead of Massachusetts’ statewide restriction. In addition, in tobacco regulations made in 2013-2014, “Canton raised the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 — years before it was federally mandated.” In addition, Canton has taken proactive measures with vaccine accessibility by administering a no-cost, municipal vaccination program for uninsured or underinsured residents of any age. All of these protective measures have been achieved through regulations and coordination with the Canton Board of Health.
Read the full article here: Canton public health officials quietly blazing a trail | Canton Citizen