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Mashpee Substance Use Task Force Update—Corinne Wickel <br /> Corrinne Wickel, member of the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force, gave an update and <br /> stated the Task Force has been meeting for three years. They adopted a model of Drop In <br /> Night from EB Hope. They now meet at the library and over the past two years they <br /> consider each Drop-In night a success because their goal at the onset was if we can just <br /> help one person or family it would be deemed a success. She noted they have marketing <br /> material throughout the community along with cards with information used by the police <br /> department. Corinne said she also sits on the Parent Supporting Parents Group. She <br /> noted with the recent town meeting outcome with the adoption of legalizing recreational <br /> marijuana, this opens a whole new realm of discussion and the Task Force. She noted <br /> they have had generous donations from different businesses in the community with food <br /> and refreshments. Cape Cod Coffee has been a sponsor and the schools have been <br /> providing food. The members thanked Corinne for attending the meeting and for her <br /> update. <br /> Director's Report <br /> The Director noted an article in the Falmouth Enterprise regarding Drop-In Night with a <br /> system where Falmouth residents can sign up for an alert about Drop-In Night. Falmouth <br /> will be assessing the needs for their residents for possibly planning a second Drop-In <br /> night in Falmouth. She noted the Task Force removed the name "Mashpee" in the Drop- <br /> In Night in order to make it general so other towns can participate. <br /> The Director said another big issue is concern with the increase of suicides and suggested <br /> as a group we need to pull together some resources to see if we can make a difference and <br /> figure out ways to educate the public. <br /> There was a discussion on marketing and the distribution of the flyers. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate <br /> would be discussed. <br /> Motion: Frank Fantasia moved to adjourn, seconded by Lynne Barbee,vote <br /> unanimous 6-0 Meeting adjourned 3:05 p.m. <br /> NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE—November 15,2018 <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion: Veronica Warden moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lynne <br /> Barbee. Vote unanimous 4-0 Meeting adjourned 3:55 p.m. <br />