Regional Health Board Awards Strategic Planning Contract
Three-town regional health board approves strategic planning contract and FY27 budget. The CMRHD Advisory Board, representing West Boylston, Grafton, and Shrewsbury, unanimously awarded a strategic planning contract to BME Strategies and approved a $461,014 operating budget with increased funding
CMRHD Advisory Board · Meeting of June 16, 2026
SHREWSBURY — Three-town regional health board approves strategic planning contract and FY27 budget. The CMRHD Advisory Board, representing West Boylston, Grafton, and Shrewsbury, unanimously awarded a strategic planning contract to BME Strategies and approved a $461,014 operating budget with increased funding for health communication and outreach. Regional Health Director Annette Garcia reported 500 health inspections conducted in FY26 and establishment of a Regional Opioid Task Force to coordinate response efforts in Shrewsbury and West Boylston.
Emily Walker of Shrewsbury was unanimously appointed board chair, with Radhika Parbhu of Grafton as vice chair.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 332 words
Source: the CMRHD Advisory Board meeting of June 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Shrewsbury meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Shrewsbury who follows town government? Share Townbrief Shrewsbury: they can sign up free.