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East Haven pursues opioid, community planning grants; Overbrook study could lead to multimillion-dollar renovation
Summary
District staff described an opioid‑related grant application to support behavioral health services for infants with neonatal withdrawal, a $300k–$350k planning grant for Overbrook that could precede a $5M–$8M construction phase, and technology replacement planning using phased leasing ($285k this year as a partial tranche).
District staff at the East Haven School Board workshop outlined several grant and capital plans that could affect the district’s program mix and future construction budget.
The district said it applied for an opioid‑trust grant, describing it as a competitive application written with the Shore Health District. Staff said the opioid application would fund behavioral‑health supports — including a board‑certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and a social worker — to assist students affected by neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Officials said the opioid grant request equates to about $500,000 spread over three years.
A separate community investment…
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