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Council on Aging

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Aug 20, 2026

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Council on Aging Meeting Summary

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council on Aging Elects New Officers

The Council on Aging unanimously elected Sara Smithson as chair, Josh Ross as vice chair, and Elaine Ward as secretary. Members also reviewed the Hingham Center for Active Living director’s report, including 389 unduplicated participants and 1,101 duplicated visits in May 2026.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council on Aging officers nominated

The Nominating Committee nominated Sara Smithson as chair, Joshua Ross as vice chair, and Elaine Ward as secretary, each for a one-year FY27 term. The nominations will be presented to the Council on Aging for action on June 9, 2026.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council on Aging Plans Next Steps

The Council on Aging formed a nominating committee to recommend candidates for three seats whose terms end June 30, while next steps for the community project remain undecided after Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council reviews active living center vote

The Council on Aging said a Town Meeting warrant article seeking a new Center for Active Living building failed to receive the required two-thirds approval.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council on Aging discusses town proposal

The town proposal’s cost was reduced to $25.8 million, while outreach continued ahead of Town Meeting and a Saturday vote. The Council on Aging reported 12 resident meetings with nearly 200 attendees and more than 600 resident contacts.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council on Aging Reviews Services and Fees

The Council unanimously approved amended February 10 minutes and reported that 30 to 35 high school students volunteered to shovel for seniors after the storms.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Outreach Plans Advance for New Center

The Council on Aging Outreach Subcommittee planned expanded public outreach for a proposed new center, including fact sheets, information sessions, ambassador events, and daily online testimonials.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council backs weekly memory café

The Council on Aging unanimously approved requesting $500 per month from its gift fund to support a weekly memory café at the Hingham Conservatory. The first month will be funded by HCAL, with additional funding to be secured.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Outreach planning for new center

The Council on Aging Outreach Subcommittee discussed ways to promote the new center, including information sessions, written testimonials, tax-impact materials, handouts, and student volunteers. Outreach efforts are expected to ramp up after February school vacation.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council on Aging Meeting Summary

The council discussed outreach for the proposed Center for Active Living ahead of the April 27 Town Meeting and May 2 vote. The town is finalizing a tax calculator so residents can estimate the project’s effect on their homes.

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