Clinton's Council on Aging flagged carriage house cost overruns and a nearly depleted ARPA fund. The center's director told the board the carriage house renovation's $30,000 contingency is fully spent, with overages now drawn from the formula grant "which we're supposed to use for the seniors."
The Berlin Council on Aging approved up to $2,500 for new office computer equipment and canceled its November meeting, combining it with a December session.
Northborough's Council on Aging spent its October 20 meeting reshaping strategic-plan goals rather than voting on new programs.
The Hubbardston Council on Aging agreed to let the Lions Club host this year's Horribles Parade at the Senior Center, ending Chair Florence Pervier's roughly 50-year run organizing the event.
Mendon's Council on Aging adopted new eligibility rules for the town's oldest-resident recognition and absorbed the departures of two longtime board members.
Douglas Council on Aging prepared for an expanded state heating assistance program as seniors center traffic hit record highs.
Berlin Council on Aging questions whether its $1,000-a-month newsletter is worth the cost.
Mendon Council on Aging reelects its co-chairs and moves to loosen food pantry rules. Members unanimously returned Earl Pearlman and Peg Nogueira as co-chairs and reaccepted Carol Kotros as treasurer, leaving the secretary's seat vacant until October.
Clinton's Council on Aging announced the senior center's Carriage House addition has officially passed occupancy inspection, clearing the way for new programming.
Sutton's Council on Aging presses the town to speed hiring as three staffers cover the gaps. Director Janine Williams told the board the Senior Center ended last fiscal year with about $33,000 left over, largely because the director's post and two other jobs sat vacant for months.
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