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Millis approves six‑month SAFE Coalition pilot funded from opioid‑abatement money
Summary
After a presentation of survey results and program options, the select board authorized a $5,000 every‑six‑months pilot contract with SAFE Coalition (renewable once, not to exceed $10,000) to provide weekly walk‑in clinician hours at the library and community outreach paid from opioid‑abatement settlement funds.
The Town of Millis will fund a six‑month pilot with SAFE Coalition to provide opioid‑related walk‑in clinician hours and outreach, the select board voted unanimously on Aug. 18.
A presenter reviewed the Massachusetts opioid settlement distributions and local survey results. The discussion described a statewide settlement process beginning in July 2021 and noted the state keeps 60% for an Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund while municipalities receive 40% of what the state recovered for municipal use. Locally, the presenter said the town currently holds approximately $119,000 in…
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