Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
As the first waves of municipal abatement funds roll out, the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services has launched a new web page with resources for municipalities planning how to use their abatement funds.
The online resource also features updates on free harm reduction resources and opportunities to purchase related commodities using statewide contracts; state procurement announcements of note; and information about annual reporting, including a draft fiscal 2023 annual report that municipalities can use to plan ahead.
The fiscal 2023 reports will be due next August. Municipalities that receive $35,000 or more in fiscal 2023 are required to submit a report, but all participating municipalities are encouraged to do so.
Municipal officials can email DPHMuniOpioidAbatementQs@mass.gov with questions. Additional support and technical assistance will also be made available going forward.
The Attorney General’s Office website has more information about the settlements and answers to frequently asked questions, including about payment timing and amounts, and payments that each participating municipality has already received.