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Charlton Select Board adopts opioid-settlement spending plan, allocates about $32,378 to public-safety programs
Summary
The board approved a one-year spending plan for opioid-settlement funds received to date (about $42,000), allocating $32,377.57 to police and fire harm-reduction, prevention and connections-to-care activities.
The Charlton Select Board on Dec. 9 adopted a one-year spending plan for opioid-settlement funds received by the town under the national settlement. Town staff reported the town has received approximately $42,000 to date and presented a plan of programs focused on harm reduction, prevention and connections to care; the proposed allocation for the first year totals $32,377.57 for police and fire department activities.
Town Administrator Andrew explained that Mass. Office of the Attorney General guidance and the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council categorize allowable uses; the plan presented to the board aligns with those categories. Police and fire chiefs were available to address questions. The board moved to adopt the plan as presented; the motion carried unanimously.
Details - Funds received to date: approximately $42,000 (amount reported by town staff). - Proposed one-year plan total for police and fire: $32,377.57. - Purpose areas: harm reduction, prevention, and connections to care as defined by state guidance.
Next steps Staff will administer the funds consistent with the approved plan and record expenditures in accordance with state reporting requirements.
