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National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day - September 21, 2026
The Central MA Regional Health Department's Opioid Regional Task Force is pleased to launch a prevention and awareness campaign to recognize National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21, 2026 with several upcoming events! Remember. Support. Prevent.

Regional Opioid Task Force Announcement
The Regional Opioid Task Force is pleased to announce: Notification of Funding Opportunity for the Providing Access, Treatment, and Hope Grant Program as well as a Position Description for Community Advisory Members to join the Opioid Task Force!

Greater Gardner Community Domestic Violence Vigil
The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force and the Gardner Community Action Team invite you to a vigil to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Monday, October 5th @ 6:00 pm Monument Park, 1 Cottage Street, Gardner

Shrewsbury Rotary Club Community Recycling Fundraiser - October 25, 2026
The Shrewsbury Rotary Club in conjunction with WIN Waste Innovations is holding a Community Recycling Fundraiser on 10/25/26 from Noon to 3PM at the Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue. Open to the general public. Please see the flier for details.