Harvard Warner Free Lecture Trustees table opioid grant pending program development
Harvard Warner Free Lecture Trustees tabled an opioid settlement grant application pending program scoping. Ahmet, representing the Opioid Abatement Fund Working Group, presented the $10,000 opportunity under Track 7, which aligns with the Trust's educational and prevention focus. Debate centered
Warner Free Lecture Trustees · Meeting of May 19, 2026
Harvard Warner Free Lecture Trustees tabled an opioid settlement grant application pending program scoping. Ahmet, representing the Opioid Abatement Fund Working Group, presented the $10,000 opportunity under Track 7, which aligns with the Trust's educational and prevention focus. Debate centered on speaker fees and external funding; Trustee Steve P. opposed a sliding-scale fee, while Trustees Mike and Piali argued outside funds would expand access.
The board voted 3-2 to approve a $500 speaker fee for Michael Tougias; Trustees Mike and Piali will develop a concrete grant proposal for board consideration.
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Source: the Warner Free Lecture Trustees meeting of May 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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