Somerset County officials on July 22 moved to place on the Aug. 26 consent agenda a resolution authorizing the county jail to apply for and accept a medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) grant offered by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, in partnership with the Departments of Corrections and Health.

A staff member reading the agenda described the grant as a fiscal‑year 2026 award totaling not to exceed $305,434 and said no county match is required. The resolution (listed as 25‑1401 in the meeting packet) would permit the county to accept funding if awarded.

Why it matters: MAT programs in correctional settings provide medication and clinical support to people with opioid use disorder and can be a component of broader reentry and treatment strategies. County officials did not provide detailed program design in the work session; the grant application would create the opportunity for the jail to expand or sustain MAT services if funded.

Meeting action: Commissioners voted during the July 22 work session to add a large set of resolutions (numbered 25‑1400 through 25‑1490) to the consent agenda for adoption at the regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 26. Roll‑call votes recorded Commissioners Greener, Drake and Sui, Deputy Director Murano and Director Robinson as voting yes. The MAT grant resolution is included among those items to be considered on Aug. 26.

Limits: At the July 22 work session no award was made, and no program details or staffing plans were presented. The resolution only authorizes the application and acceptance of funds if the award is offered; final program implementation and budget adjustments will require follow‑up action.

Ending: The board will consider the MAT grant authorization as part of the Aug. 26 consent agenda; county staff indicated no local match is required for the cited funding amount.