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Gloucester stocking Narcan at beaches, in public buildings

GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Gloucester is stocking nasal Narcan in its public buildings and on its beaches, the Gloucester Daily Times reports. 

The locations include the Sawyer Free Library, City Hall, Stage Fort Park Visitor Center, and Rose Baker Senior Center, as well as the harbormaster's office and boat.

The beaches officially open to the public this Memorial Day weekend. The Gloucester Daily Times reports it is not clear where the Narcan would be located or how it would be available. Public Health Director Karin Carroll said there would be two doses at Good Harbor, Wingersheek and Half Moon beaches, and two doses at the other sites.

There will be a series of free classes about preventing overdoses and administering Narcan this summer. PAARI is holding the classes and the Gloucester Daily Times reports more information will be posted on its website. 

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