Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services – Oct 19, 2026
- Where
- Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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What was decided
The committee reviewed petitions on cat roaming and miniature alcohol bottles, and a state data platform called Metrik. It also heard reports on the Sticker Shock campaign, opioid settlement funds, winter overflow shelters, and the Senior Center. Each item was recommended for placement on file, and the August 24, 2026 minutes were approved.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the minutes of the August 24, 2026 committee meeting. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Recommended placing on file the order asking for public hearings on emergency winter shelter locations for the winter of 2026-2027.
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Agenda
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Source
This meeting on the City of Worcester calendar (opens in new tab). First recorded by Worcester Publick on .