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Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee

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Aug 19, 2026

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Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee Meeting Summary

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Substance Awareness Committee Reviews Opioid Funds

Yarmouth received $53,152.11 in opioid remediation funds, plus about $325 remaining from the prior year; the committee began discussing whether to distribute the money now or wait for additional funds.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 13, 2026

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee Meeting Summary

The committee heard about FIRST Steps Together, a family-focused recovery and parenting support program serving parents and expectant parents with substance-use experience. The program typically completes intake screening within 24–48 hours and is seeking additional building space to expand services. Members also reported that the Touch a Truck event drew approximately 150–200 attendees.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Yarmouth substance safety updates discussed

The committee reported that Yarmouth’s Board of Health approved a ban on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom and related unregulated intoxicating products. A presentation also reported that about 30% of cocaine and 20% of methamphetamine samples in Massachusetts tested positive for fentanyl.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Substance Awareness Committee Meeting Summary

A March 2 public hearing and vote are scheduled on a potential Yarmouth ban on manufacturing, selling, and distributing kratom; no ban was adopted at this meeting. The committee also unanimously approved Hillard Boskey for the Board of Health/Treasurer position.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Yarmouth Substance Awareness Committee Meeting Summary

Yarmouth Fire Department records showed 16 overdose patients from July 1 through December 31, 2025, with 20 Narcan doses administered; police reported 20 overdoses, no overdose deaths, and 91 alcohol-related incidents during the same period.

2 min readMunicipal coverage