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Councilor Fitzgerald calls for regional fund and hearing to address Mass and Cass crisis
Summary
Councilor Michael Fitzgerald filed a hearing order on July 9 to explore creation of a regional substance use disorder and mental health fund, saying Boston carries a disproportionate burden and neighboring municipalities should share costs and services.
Councilor Michael Fitzgerald on July 9 filed an order asking for a hearing to explore a regional substance use disorder and mental health fund to address the crisis concentrated at the Mass and Cass area and other city locations.
Fitzgerald told the council Boston is bearing disproportionate operational and financial responsibility for services that draw users from across municipalities. He argued that neighboring cities and…
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