Recovery residences and General Assistance challenges in Winthrop

As a follow up to the community discussion regarding recovery residences and municipal challenges funding General Assistance for their residents, attached below is a summary of information compiled at the Town Council meeting on February 26, 2024. Thank you to residents and attendees for your comments and contributions to the discussion.  The full meeting can be viewed on the Town's YouTube channel.  A letter from state Rep. Tavis Hasenfus and state Sen. Craig Hickman addressing Winthrop's concerns can be found here. Attachments have been provided by Ronald Springel, MD, Executive Director of the Maine Association of Recovery Residences, and address the importance of recovery support services, as well as a national code of ethics.