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Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse Minutes Canton Parks and Recreation 12/19/16 MINUTES Attendees: Jamie Meier, Chuck Rae, Terri Khoury, Nick Pirrelli, Janet Donnelly, Bob Burr, Gerard Touchette, Roy Stringer Meeting Started: 3:30 PM Quorum established I. Introduction and Guests—Quorum confirmed. II. Budgetary Report —no report available III. BSAS Cluster Committee Report — no report available IV. Old Business a. Marijuana Regulation Discussion: Board of Selectmen are submitting a place marker for Town Meeting. They are working on drafts of the article that relate to local control and zoning requirements and local municipal impact. BOS currently has no position on taxation. House of Representatives is providing guidance on 1/15/17. There will likely be revisions for Town Meeting. b. Sticker Shock — CHS students and Heather Sullivan conducted on 11/17/16 and today. November was well received by students. New liquor store on Rt. 138 should be targeted for Sticker Shock. c. CAASA materials imbedded in the town of Canton: Canton Parks and Recreation, Library, Council on Aging, Police Department Lobby, Fire Department Lobby, Town Hall Lobby, Department of Public Health; additional locations considered — GMS/CHS School Guidance Departments, local MD offices. Group reviewed various pamphlets and agreed that a broad audience is included in selection of materials. Will need to plan tracking system of materials. d. Drop In Centers — Discussion on plan to have 6-8 drop in events/year with the purpose of creating dialogue about substance abuse and provide educational materials, including the intervention bags. e. Intervention Bags — unlimited supplies provided by the Norfolk County DA Office to provide individuals and families in need of resources relating to substance abuse. Bag contains essential resources and a sharps container. CPD and CFD will provide to families following an overdose. CAASA will provide at Drop In meetings. Target the end of January to begin initiative. CAASA committee unanimously approved the plan and timeline. f. Student Conference — not specifics available but reported to have been well attended. V. New Business CVS Youth Opioid Prevention Grant — submitted Grant Proposal for $23,500 for the creation of a play using CPS YRBS data. CAASA will collaboration with "Coast," an organization who provides assists with the production creation. Plan to utilize CPS resources — Ed McDonough, Joyce Stenmon, Ida Pappas if awarded grant.
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b. Discussion: CAASA takes the position that marijuana is viewed unfavorable in the Town of Canton. CAASA committee unanimously agreed on statement. VI. Public Announcement/Public Comment a. Gerard Doucette, first time attendee, shared new resource called Fight2Recover, a three week fitness program for individuals in recovery Meeting Adjourned: 4:55 PM Next Meeting: January 23, 2017 at 3:30 PM at Canton Parks and Recreation Rescheduled from 3`d Monday due to President's Day Holiday on 1/16/17