Leicester Coalition Restructures Opioid Grant Project After Holden Ineligibility
Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition restructures opioid settlement project after Holden ineligibility. Following Holden's determination as ineligible for Mosaic RIZE grant funding due to MBTA non-compliance, the eight-town coalition revised its $65,126 project budget from a one-to-one to a
Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition · Meeting of March 3, 2026
Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition restructures opioid settlement project after Holden ineligibility. Following Holden's determination as ineligible for Mosaic RIZE grant funding due to MBTA non-compliance, the eight-town coalition revised its $65,126 project budget from a one-to-one to a two-to-one match structure, with Leicester as lead municipality. Regional Health Director Mishel Caisapanta plans to pursue procurement for a $50,000 full-service consultant to lead the regional needs assessment.
The coalition also discussed FY27 budget shortfalls and is considering sustainability strategies including revolving accounts for public health services and shared funding pools through the Public Health Excellence grant.
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Source: the Leicester Regional Public Health Coalition meeting of March 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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