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Council on Aging

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Aug 15, 2026

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Council on Aging Workgroups Clarified

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council on Aging Subcommittee Meeting Summary

The subcommittee finalized the agenda for the June 8 Council on Aging Board meeting, including a vote on a new slate of officers. It also approved the May 4 subcommittee minutes and recommended appointing two associate members to full membership.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Senior Housing Priorities Set for Next Year

The subcommittee agreed to focus next fiscal year on helping older adults remain in their Natick homes, including addressing rising home fuel costs. It also finalized points for a first annual senior housing report to be presented to the Council on Aging in June.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Natick Council on Aging Meeting Summary

Transportation received an additional $7,000 in the approved budget, and the Council noted that trips are subsidized by $10 per person.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Senior bus trip fills, waiting list begins

The planned Ogunquit bus trip filled enough to create a waiting list. The subcommittee also finalized the agenda for the May 11 Council on Aging Board meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council on Aging Sets Program Priorities

The board declined to offer the requested Active Aging Week because its professional sponsorship created difficulties for a municipality, and instead plans to promote existing healthy-aging programs and conduct additional outreach in the fall.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Council on Aging Safety Workgroup Supports Scam Roadshow

The Safety Workgroup agreed to recommend that the Council on Aging support a Natick Police financial scam roadshow at several community locations, with a goal of completing the program in 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Senior Housing Plans Move Forward

The subcommittee reviewed a $300,000 two-year Housing for All program intended to help residents, including seniors, avoid eviction, and agreed to study a proposed rent control measure.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

COA Groups Must Offer Hybrid Meetings

Natick Council on Aging subcommittees and workgroups that post agendas and minutes must offer a hybrid meeting option under the Town's remote policy. Free platform limits may apply: 40 minutes for Zoom and 1 hour for Teams or Google Meet.

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Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

Aging Council Advances Strategic Plan

The strategic planning subcommittee approved a cover document, updated objectives, and agreed to seek staff input before presenting the plan to the Council on Aging Board.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Elder Scam Prevention Takes Center Stage

The Council on Aging received an elder financial abuse presentation and plans to arrange similar safety sessions at senior housing sites. The board also unanimously approved Clifford Scott as an associate member and approved updated governance changes, with 11-0 votes recorded for each.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council on Aging strategic plan advances

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee updated the strategic plan cover document and objectives, including housing-related objectives, and plans to coordinate with staff before presenting a draft to the Council on Aging Board in April.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council on Aging Subcommittee Meeting Summary

The Executive Subcommittee finalized the agenda for the March 9 Council on Aging Board meeting and approved its February 2 minutes. Governance changes, mainly involving a proposed three-year term for associates, will be brought forward for a final vote.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Safety Workgroup Advances Fraud Prevention Plans

The workgroup forwarded a shortened set of safety objectives to the Council on Aging Strategic Planning Committee and confirmed plans for a 2026 Financial Safety series beginning March 5 at 2 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council on Aging Health Workgroup Summary

The workgroup approved the January 14 minutes and continued planning for possible healthy aging programs, outreach, community partnerships, and resident surveys.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council on Aging advances senior services plans

The board voted 11-0 to ask staff to investigate registering for Active Aging Week, with registration needed by mid-spring for a 2026 event. Staff also reported a $690,000 annual Council on Aging budget, 4% higher than last year, with wellness and transportation as the largest spending areas.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council on Aging Governance Changes Advance

Proposed governance changes would give associate members three-year appointments and remove the Select Board approval requirement for COA Board governance changes; the changes are planned for discussion in February and a vote in March.

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Briefing

Jan 30, 2026

Strategic Plan Objectives Finalized

The Council on Aging Strategic Planning Subcommittee finalized the draft 2026–2029 strategic planning document and objectives covering volunteering, strategic planning, and programming.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council on Aging Meeting Summary

The board approved the December minutes unanimously, 11-0, and advanced strategic planning with five goals covering engagement, programming, advocacy, volunteers, and planning.

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Briefing

Jan 9, 2026

Senior Safety Workgroup Sets Priorities

The workgroup finalized safety priorities to present to the Council on Aging, including a senior-focused scams and fraud poster, safety programs with the Natick Police Department, and guidance related to construction and walking routes.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Senior Housing Planning Update

The Housing Subcommittee finalized points for presentation to the Council on Aging Board, including plans to combine five draft strategic goals into one housing goal.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council on Aging Workgroups Clarified

The Executive Subcommittee confirmed a Programs Workgroup to research potential new programs, while Council on Aging staff will evaluate program performance and report findings to the board.

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