Public Safety Committee – Sep 3, 2026
Listed as “Joint HHS & Public Safety Meeting”.
- Where
- City Hall, 36 Court Street Room 200, Springfield, MA 01103
What was decided
Members reviewed the statewide Kratom ban, which took effect August 28. City officials sent about 500 letters to convenience stores and bodegas, and the Health Department reported 12 to 15 businesses identified as potentially selling Kratom or synthetic cannabinoid products. Members proposed a follow-up meeting on enforcement options and a possible local ordinance.
Decisions recorded
- Agreed that more discussion with the Police and Law Departments is needed on enforcement and penalties for businesses that keep selling Kratom. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Agenda
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Source
This meeting on the City of Springfield's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Springfield Publick on .