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The coalition voted 4–0 to form a regional subcommittee to recommend uses for opioid settlement funds and help address opioid-related community needs. Members also reviewed a projected FY27 budget deficit of $129,000 and scheduled the subcommittee’s first meeting for January 20, 2026.
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The new subcommittee will examine eligible opioid prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction uses for settlement funds, with participation from health officials and town representatives. No final FY27 budget plan was adopted, but several cost-saving options were reviewed as grant funding changes threaten existing public health positions. The coalition also approved on-demand language translation services and began work on standardized food establishment applications.
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