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This issue, found here, features a column by Debra McLaughlin, Coordinator of the Opioid Task Force for Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. She wrote about what to consider doing at the start of a new year, when things fall apart. This issue also features information on other community events, resources, announcements, meetings, and trainings.

The December 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, available here, discussed the importance of staying the course during turbulent times and expressing gratitude to its funders, members, staff, and supporters, which allowed the Opioid Task Force to conduct its work this past year.

This issue, found here, features a column by Debra McLaughlin, Coordinator of the Opioid Task Force for Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region, about the importance of looking for and being a helper. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.

This issue, found here, features a column focusing on the importance of well-timed acts of kindness, written by Nicole St. Hilaire, Outreach Manager for CONNECT. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.

The November 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, available here, discussed giving and gratitude in the context of the 4th Annual Give the Gift of Living: 2025 Gear and Goods Campaign, encouraging Opioid Task Force members to consider donating during this time of acute need for unhoused individuals in our rural region.

This issue, found here, features a column discussing the importance of practicing gratitude written by Kristen Cuddy-Pease, Program Associate for the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.

This issue, found here, features a column discussing the importance of anti-stigma efforts and fostering belonging and connection, written by Karen Carmona, Program Associate for the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.

The October 2025 OTF Co-Chair message, available here, highlighted the importance of prevention as part of the annual October Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. There was also a recognition of Martie Murphy-Kane and her vast contributions to the Opioid Task Force in her role as Operations Director for the NWDA’s Office. Martie retired at the end of October. Available recovery resources were also shared.

This issue, found here, features a column discussing the importance of October as her favorite color, written by Cathi Emery, Office and Data Manager of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.

This issue, found here, features a column discussing the importance of celebrating community connections, written by Debra McLaughlin, Coordinator of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. This issue also features other community events, resources, announcements, and trainings.