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South Burlington council approves joining Vermont greements in national opioid settlements
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously Aug. 18 to authorize the city manager to join two national opioid settlement agreements negotiated by the State of Vermont, making the city eligible for a share of funds for local abatement programs.
The South Burlington City Council voted unanimously Aug. 18 to authorize the city manager to sign two national opioid settlement agreements negotiated by the State of Vermont, including settlements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and a group of eight manufacturers.
City Attorney Colin McNeil and a representative from the Vermont Attorney General—s office briefed the council on the settlements before the vote. McNeil said the settlements mirror earlier agreements in structure but are larger in value, and noted Vermont negotiated for a lump-sum payment rather than a multiyear payout. "Vermont's portion will be $22,000,000," McNeil said, adding the state will deposit its share into an opioids abatement fund that…
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