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Needham staff to refine fee schedule and propose risk‑based food inspection fees after review
Summary
Board discussed a consultant analysis showing some food permits are underpriced and others overcharged; staff will present a consolidated, risk‑based fee schedule and a phased implementation plan at the June meeting.
Town public health staff reported a fee‑review that found some permit categories undercharged and others overcharged, and the Board of Health asked staff to produce a consolidated, risk‑based fee schedule and a phased implementation plan for adoption.
Tim (public health staff) said the division and a consultant modeled staff time and full costs for permitting and inspections and found the proposed changes would increase projected annual revenue from roughly $35,000 to…
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