May 14, 2026Board meeting
Council On Aging Meeting
The council discussed updates regarding the Shine report, noting an 11% increase in service users and considering space solutions for open enrollment due to renovations. A consulting firm has been engaged to focus on multilingual counseling and diversity recruitment. The board reviewed a new partnership with a high school for a job training program for students with disabilities. Concerns were raised about meal delivery services in light of changing policies from Springwell and the impact of upcoming building renovations. The board also addressed program offerings, such as coffee talks, chair yoga, and chair massages, and discussed the need to evaluate residency policies for program access to prioritize town residents.