Shrewsbury COA Details Free Paratransit Van Service Rules for Seniors
Shrewsbury's Council on Aging released an instructional video on paratransit van service for residents 60 and older and disabled riders.
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Shrewsbury Council on Aging Approves Nearly $5,000 Craft Room Furniture Purchase
SHREWSBURY — April 8, 2026 — Shrewsbury's Council on Aging board voted unanimously to spend just under $5,000 on new craft room furniture, splitting the cost between the formula grant and the gift account. Director Holly Luke told the board the craft room's heavy industrial tables had
Douglas Senior Center Reports Record Attendance, Seeks Parking and Staffing Solutions
DOUGLAS — March 25, 2026 — Douglas Senior Center logs 1,652 visits since January as parking and space become pressing concerns. Director Patrice told the Council on Aging at its March 25 meeting that 596 of those visits occurred in just the last 18 days, with the van service completing 429
Hubbardston COA Tracks Unconfirmed State Grant Funds, Plans Christmas Trip
HUBBARDSTON — March 18, 2026 — Hubbardston's Council on Aging sought confirmation of roughly $16,240 in unconfirmed state formula grant payments and discussed a proposed two-night New York City Christmas trip at its March 18 meeting. Treasurer Ken reported balances including $9,339.67 in the formula grant
Shrewsbury COA Board Approves Gift Fund Draws, Suspends Youth Volunteer Programs
Shrewsbury's Council on Aging board voted to tap its General Gift Fund twice in a single meeting, covering old vendor invoices and an emergency kitchen appliance failure.
Lunenburg Council on Aging advances Pete Lincoln honorary membership nomination
Lunenburg's Council on Aging unanimously advanced Pete Lincoln's nomination for honorary membership and announced a new outreach hire at its March 10 meeting.
Northborough Council on Aging sets April 27 launch for Senior Center strategic-plan survey
NORTHBOROUGH — March 10, 2026 — Northborough Council on Aging advances Senior Center strategic-plan survey toward an April 27 launch. The committee spent the bulk of its March 10 meeting reviewing a draft community survey question by question, agreeing to use broad categories in the visit-reasons question — including socializing, exercising,
Westborough Council on Aging Launches Senior Resource Guide Project at March Meeting
WESTBOROUGH — March 9, 2026 — Westborough Council on Aging commits to senior resource guide and reviews 2023 needs assessment findings. At its March 9 meeting, the council approved minutes from December and January, heard that January transportation ridership dropped to 306 rides — down roughly 50 from prior months due to holiday
Council on Aging Approves Treasurer's Report, Plans Spring Events for Seniors
HUBBARDSTON — February 18, 2026 — Hubbardston's Council on Aging approved routine financials and laid groundwork for two community events at its February 18 meeting. Treasurer Ken Horvath reported combined balances of just over $30,900 across five accounts, including $9,339.67 in formula grant funds and $7,604.
Douglas COA Food Pantry Serves 80 Residents, Tightens Hours Amid Surging Demand
DOUGLAS — February 11, 2026 — Douglas Council on Aging food pantry surges to 80 users as $7,000 donation and tighter hours reshape operations. The Council on Aging board met February 11 and heard director Patrice report that the senior center's informal food pantry — open to any Douglas resident