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Council on Aging

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Aug 20, 2026

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South Hadley

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Board Endorses Senior Center Debt Support

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Grant Expands Senior Center Tech Support

The Council on Aging received a $9,600 AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand its peer mentor program. Ten volunteers will be trained to provide on-site technology assistance and additional instruction.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 11, 2026

Board backs $100,000 senior center debt use

The board reported a vote supporting $100,000 from the stabilization fund for senior center debt, while officials plan to use the existing Project Building Account first for debt service and other building expenses. The stabilization fund holds $535,000.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Senior Center Expands Tech Support Hours

Additional ARPA funds were identified for spending this year, allowing the Senior Center to double tech-support hours in response to demand. Formula grant funding also preserved the evening receptionist position. No plan is in place to close the center one day per week in 2027; future changes will depend on the override vote and budget.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Senior Center Faces Major Staffing Changes

Two Council on Aging staff positions are scheduled to end by June 30 because of town budget layoffs, and Senior Services Director Julie Pearce announced her last day will be March 27. The board plans to recruit a new director and increase volunteer recruitment.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Board Endorses Senior Center Debt Support

The Council on Aging unanimously endorsed notifying the Town Administrator and Town Meeting that it supports using up to $100,000 annually from the approximately $500,000 stabilization fund to help pay the senior center building debt.

1 min readMunicipal coverage