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Council outlines use of opioid settlement funds; administration proposes two temporary outreach positions

Edison Township Council · August 28, 2024
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Summary

Edison officials described spending plans for opioid‑settlement money, including possible temporary hires for community outreach. Staff said funds carry strict usage conditions and that the positions would be temporary and not added to the general payroll without separate action.

During public comment on Resolution 472, residents asked how Edison plans to use incoming opioid‑settlement money (the public backup sheet shows an item of $586,684.25). Business Administrator Sonia told the council that the township has received multiple opioid settlement distributions and that the funds have tight restrictions on…

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