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Opioid Settlement Funds 101 Webinar
September 23rd
What municipalities need to know and what's working so far.
Massachusetts municipalities are receiving significant opioid settlement funds, but many are still figuring out how to use them effectively. This session will cover the basics of opioid abatement funding, followed by real examples from municipalities currently putting these funds to work. Designed for health directors, town administrators, and other municipal staff navigating this new funding stream, the session will offer practical takeaways and peer-to-peer learning for communities at any stage of planning.
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenters:
- Liz Whynott, MOSAIC Municipal Technical Assistance Program Manager
- A panel of town officials speaking about their projects.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand what opioid settlement funds are, where they come from, and how they can be spent
- Identify common challenges and opportunities municipalities face in the early planning stages
- Learn from real examples of municipalities currently using their funds
- Walk away with practical next steps for their own community
