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Committee weighs removing church separation distance in body‑art rules; Board of Health raises no concerns, public hearing continued

Committee on Ordinances, City Council of New Bedford · August 25, 2025
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Summary

The Committee on Ordinances reviewed a referral to update body‑art regulations and heard that the Board of Health raised no health concerns for the proposed changes, while the Planning Board recommended a council conversation about removal of some separation distances.

The Committee on Ordinances took up a referral to revise Chapter 4200 (special regulations for body art) and heard Planning Board and Board of Health testimony on Aug. 25.

Stephanie Sloan of the Board of Health told the committee the board had reviewed the proposed change and “we don't have any concerns,” adding that existing health requirements and annual inspections would remain in place. Assistant City Planner Mike McCarthy summarized the Planning Board review, saying the board was…

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