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Aug 21, 2026

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Transportation Rules Remain Under Review

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Senior Center Sets Leftover Food Policy

The commission decided that members may take home food left on their own plates, while leftover catered food will be offered before bingo; the center will not provide meals to go.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 12, 2026

Senior Center Will Stop Mailing Newsletters

The commission approved ending newsletter mailings starting July 1, with the change expected to save up to about $2,040 annually based on the director’s estimate.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Senior Center Reports New Programs and Improvements

The Elderly Commission reported that the new transportation policy is generally working, but late cancellations remain a problem and a possible penalty is being considered. Final budget hearings were scheduled for the week, and new Senior Center chairs were ordered using general-fund money.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Commission Approves Senior Transportation Policy

The commission approved a transportation policy prioritizing medical visits, with reservations required 10 days in advance for medical appointments and five days ahead for trips to the Senior Center. It also reported that senior center attendance increased year over year in January, February, and March, reaching 50 visits in March compared with 48 last year.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Senior center expands rides and Bingo

Beginning in March, the senior center will offer transportation to and from the center on the first and third Fridays, while the commission agreed to hold Bingo every Wednesday because of its popularity.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Transportation Rules Remain Under Review

The commission postponed deciding transportation mileage limits and rider charges while the First Selectman compares practices in other towns; officials said long-distance rides can tie up a driver for an entire day.

1 min readMunicipal coverage