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Coalition votes to fund summer-camp slots for family affected by opioid crisis
Summary
The coalition moved and voted to allocate funds to cover summer-camp tuition for a single-parent family who recently moved to Yarmouth; members discussed residency rules, fund sources and per-child cost estimates but no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
The coalition approved a motion to support a single-parent family who recently moved to Yarmouth by allocating summer-camp tuition so their children can attend a Dennis program reserved for youth affected by the opioid epidemic.
Cathy moved to provide funding so the family can hold existing reserved camp spots and prepare for next summer; a member seconded and attendees expressed support. Committee discussion focused on residency rules and whether the committee’s funds can be used for former Dennis residents now living in Yarmouth.
Members noted the per-child cost discussed in the meeting was $2,300; Dennis Recreation earlier committed funding that covered two children and the committee has 10 reserved slots available for the program. The committee discussed pursuing additional funding from partner agencies and the coalition effort across towns.
The motion was put to a vote and the Chair recorded support; the transcript records that the vote occurred but does not include a roll-call or final tally. The committee directed staff to coordinate payment logistics and to continue outreach to partner agencies to cover remaining costs.
Next steps: staff will confirm residency eligibility, finalize the funding source for the allocated slots, and return updates to the coalition.
