Board approves permit for NeoSplice biotech lab
The Board of Health unanimously approved a permit for NeoSplice Therapeutics at 155 Arlington Street. Dr. Dominic Amirtharaj, Chairman, made the motion, which passed 2-0 with Board member Kim Netter in support.
Board of Health · Meeting of March 18, 2026
The Board of Health unanimously approved a permit for NeoSplice Therapeutics at 155 Arlington Street. Dr. Dominic Amirtharaj, Chairman, made the motion, which passed 2-0 with Board member Kim Netter in support.
The town's BioSafety Officer, Antonino Montalbano, presented information about the laboratory's operations and safety measures; Netter asked about employee count and start date, while Dr. Amirtharaj asked whether the company focuses on treatment or early detection, but the minutes do not record answers. The Board also tabled a tobacco violation hearing for Bus Stop Variety at 121 Galen Street until April 15.
Abbey Myers, Director of Health, announced a staff departure and said the vacant health officer position will be posted externally.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of March 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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