Meeting of the Maine Recovery Council

Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: Augusta – Department of Health and Human Services, 109 Capitol Street, 1st floor meeting rooms (Maine A and B)

Method: In-person (live stream available for viewing purposes only)

Public Participation: Those who would like to receive email notifications about upcoming meetings may sign up on the Council’s webpage: Office of the Maine AG: Maine Recovery Council Calendar.

Members of the public may observe but not participate via a live stream of the Council’s meeting. Individuals who have a disability and who seek reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Council staff at info.recoverycouncil@maine.gov or 207-626-8800 at least one week prior to the meeting.

Link to watch via Zoom:

https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/82207421063

Meeting Materials can be found on Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uczO3bnt16s373VPl6FKyPCvk7dshXUp?usp=drive_link

Council Members

Amber Pulcifur, Darryl Stewart, Debra Poulin, Dr. Paul Vinsel, Elizabeth Blackwell-Moore, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Holly Stover, Jamar Williams, Joseph Everett, Margaret McLoughlin, Melissa Hackett, Patricia Kimball, Raegan LaRochelle, Sheriff Todd Brackett, Tess Parks

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Public Comment (up to 15 minutes)
3. April Agenda Overview
4. March Minutes Review & Vote
5. Chairperson’s Report
   1. MRC Executive Director Contract
6. Strategic Planning Introduction with Pivot Point
7. Committee Reports
   1. Finance Committee
   2. Governance Committee
   3. Program & Grants Committee
   4. School Funding Workgroup
8. MRC Staff Reports
   1. Upcoming NASHP State Opioid Administrator Meeting
   2. Contract Updates
   3. Reporting Updates
9. New Business
10. Adjournment