Politics & Government

Where Will Natick's Opioid Settlement Funds Go? Find Out This Week

Natick will host two listening sessions this week for residents to understand that state's opioid settlement strategy.

During these sessions, community members are invited to learn more about the statewide settlement with opioid distributors and participate in a discussion about how funding should be prioritized to address local needs, officials said.
During these sessions, community members are invited to learn more about the statewide settlement with opioid distributors and participate in a discussion about how funding should be prioritized to address local needs, officials said. (Samantha Mercado/Patch)

NATICK, MA — The Town of Natick and Natick 180 are hosting two listening sessions to discuss the opioid settlement funds. During these sessions, community members are invited to learn more about the statewide settlement with opioid distributors and participate in a discussion about how funding should be prioritized to address local needs. For more information about approved strategies for which funding can be used, please see this guidance document from the Commonwealth.

Natick's two listening sessions are being held at the below dates/times:

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Please register to attend a listening session HERE!

  • Monday, June 26th at 6:30 PM ET (virtual via Zoom)
  • Tuesday, June 27th at 5:30 PM ET (at the Natick Community Senior Center)

*Note: If you would like to participate, you only need to attend one of the two listening sessions. If you cannot attend either of these sessions, you are encouraged to still complete the registration form which has space to provide written input.

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To learn more about Massachusetts' opioid settlement funds, you can visit the MA Attorney General's website.

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