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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Maintains Senior Services Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Commission Maintains Senior Services Budget

The Commission on Aging agreed to keep its budget categories unchanged for fiscal year 2026–2027 within the approved $10,000 budget. It expects to return about $4,900 from the prior budget year because funds for the symposium and other initiatives went unused.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Grief Support Group to Continue

The completed Care Givers sessions will become a standing group, while a new Grief Support program is underway to assist with funeral planning, outreach and care coordination. The Commission also discussed a proposed weekly service-navigation program, which would require volunteer training and town lawyer approval because of liability concerns.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Senior Services and Support Updates

The commission agreed to purchase 2,000 green telephone magnets from Minute Man Printing for $1,798, with Social Services numbers to be verified before ordering. The Senior Center reported nearly 100 tax-aid appointments scheduled in one day, 89 military tribute banners sold, and continued operation as a warming center.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Senior Center Reports Strong December Activity

The Senior Center recorded 5,486 visits and 461 fitness-center visits in December. Tax assistance appointments were scheduled to begin January 15, with AARP tax preparation planned from February 2 through April 15 and VITA assistance beginning February 7 for about seven weeks.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Energy Assistance Help Remains Limited

Social Services reported that a CRT worker was approved to help with energy assistance applications, but applicants would receive only one-third of their payment until the government reopened; Meals on Wheels was also receiving reduced funding.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Senior Center Services Continue With Changes

Weekend and daily hot and cold meals will continue through the Mark Twain facility and Meals on Wheels, while no announcement on adding three-day meal service is expected until after October 1. The Monday session of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren closed because of low attendance, but Wednesday support will continue.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 13, 2025

Senior housing and safety events highlighted

The commission reported that groundbreaking was expected around August 15 for 40 apartments intended for residents age 55 and older. It also highlighted upcoming Medicare and banking fraud, public safety, and senior-center events.

1 min readMunicipal coverage