Where it stands as of Tue, Aug 11
The Board of Health unanimously denied the establishment license application for Jojo Bodywork following ongoing noncompliance and operation under a cease-and-desist order. The board authorized staff and town counsel to draft and execute a formal written decision documenting the denial, citing missing practitioner credentials and unapproved operation. No further board proceedings on the matter are currently scheduled.
- Against Board of Health Voted 3-0 on August 11, 2026, to deny the establishment license application due to missing practitioner certifications and operation during an active cease-and-desist order.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Health | Authorize the health director, health agent, and town counsel to work collaboratively to draft and execute a written decision denying the Jojo Bodywork application 7 Turnpike Road bodywork compliance | Passed3-0 | 1:02:07 | |
| Board of Health | Deny the bodywork establishment license application for Jojo Bodywork 7 Turnpike Road bodywork compliance | Passed3-0 | 1:01:07 | |
| Board of Health | Close the public hearing on Jojo Bodywork 7 Turnpike Road bodywork compliance | Passed3-0 | 56:43 |
Every time it came up newest first
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Jojo Bodywork establishment license application
The board conducted a public hearing on an establishment license application for Jojo Bodywork at 3 Turnpike Road. Health department staff reported an ongoing lack of response, missing practitioner credentials, operation during a cease-and-desist order, and external reports alleging illicit activity on the premises.
- Business had been issued a cease-and-desist order for operating without a local bodywork license.
- Applicants failed to provide required practitioner certifications and used unapproved aliases.
- Staff reported observations of the facility occupied after hours, while representatives claimed they were only cleaning or socializing.
- Town counsel confirmed the board has lawful discretion to deny the license application based on noncompliance.
Outcome: Application denied unanimously (3-0); the board authorized staff and town counsel to draft and sign a formal written decision.
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Enforcement order for Turnpike Road body art business
Health department staff informed the board that a certified cease-and-desist letter mailed to an unlicensed body art business on Turnpike Road was returned as undeliverable. Staff recommended utilizing a town constable to personally serve the order. The business has repeatedly failed to apply for required establishment and practitioner licenses.
- Business location is on Turnpike Road
- Certified mailing returned undeliverable on the day of the meeting
- Enforcement will proceed with in-person service by a constable
Outcome: Staff directed to arrange service of the cease-and-desist notice through a constable
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Bodywork regulations enforcement at 7 Turnpike Road
Health inspectors reported that an apparent massage business operating at 7 Turnpike Road has failed to apply for a town bodywork permit more than a month after being notified of new town regulations. Staff sought the board's agreement to work with Town Counsel to issue a cease-and-desist order.
- Property location is 7 Turnpike Road.
- Town inspectors visited the site in person after initial certified mail notifications received no response.
- A business representative stated intentions to comply over a month ago, but no application was submitted.
- The establishment is currently operating without a local bodyworks license.
Outcome: The board gave consensus approval for staff to consult Town Counsel and issue a cease-and-desist order.