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Council on Aging

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Aug 18, 2026

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Senior Services Budget And Building Updates

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Senior center updates and board election

Third-floor air-conditioning installation was scheduled to begin the following week and take about one week, with classes temporarily moved downstairs. The board unanimously elected Carol Plotkin as chair, Rich Greif as vice chair, and Sherri Oken as secretary.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Senior Services and Housing Update

All funds for the Affordable Housing Trust’s WRAP program have been spent, putting the program on hold while the Trust considers whether additional funding can be allocated. The Council also reported that a replacement van is expected in early June and that April repairs to the current van will be charged to the supply budget.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

COA Seeks Better Snow Removal Access

The Council on Aging voted unanimously to draft a letter inviting the Department of Public Works to discuss snow removal for residents with mobility issues. Members cited uncleared sidewalks, blocked crosswalks, and obstructed bus stops after recent storms.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Senior Transportation Hours to Increase

The Town Council approved the Council on Aging’s request to increase driver hours, including Fridays. The proposed budget also includes increased hours for drivers and outreach workers and will go before Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Senior Services Budget And Building Updates

The Council on Aging reported that its November and December budgets were on track, with $4,009.70 remaining in December for vehicle maintenance and gas. A proposed budget will be discussed with the Town Accountant and Administrator before submission to the Town Council, including more driving and outreach hours.

1 min readMunicipal coverage