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Council on Aging

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Aug 20, 2026

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Council on Aging elects officers

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Board Reviews Relocation and Finances

The Council on Aging reviewed a 90-day plan for relocating to the Waterford Street facility, including moving logistics, room layouts, technology needs, and a possible temporary closure. The board also reported that supplemental city appropriations may be needed to address General Fund deficits, including costs for repairs, salaries, overtime, and utilities.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Senior Center Faces Projected $12,000 Gap

The Council reported a projected combined deficit of about $12,000 in energy and maintenance by the end of the fiscal year, potentially requiring supplemental funding from the Mayor and City Council.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Senior services continue amid budget pressures

The Council on Aging reported that several salary and overtime budget lines have exceeded projections, prompting a freeze on non-emergency general-fund spending and a likely need for supplemental funding. Despite facility repairs and severe weather, programs continued without service impacts; all 125 initial tax-assistance slots filled within two weeks, and 24 additional appointments were added.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Senior center funding and repairs reviewed

The Council on Aging was advised that revolving-fund spending could reach its cap before the fiscal year ends, while boiler repairs may require a supplemental budget request. Bathroom renovations at the Waterford Street facility are complete, but additional improvements await a certificate of occupancy.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council on Aging elects officers

The Council on Aging unanimously elected Ron Darmetka as chair, Paul Leone as vice chair, Terri Hillman as treasurer, Kathy O’Brien as secretary, and Michael Ellis as CEO of the board. The council also reported that outreach programs served 11,000 unique individuals last year and helped recapture $1.3 million for area seniors.

2 min readMunicipal coverage