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- Franklin County
- 2/19/25
- 02/20/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Council on Aging meeting, discussions centered around the need for a dedicated space for senior activities, a potential new senior center, and the ongoing challenges related to funding and community engagement. Members identified the current shared space at the town hall as inadequate and explored the idea of converting the old library into a dedicated senior center, emphasizing the need for amenities such as running water and proper plumbing to better serve the community’s elderly population.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 1/8/25
- 01/10/2025
- 60 Minutes
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Overview: The Shutesbury Council on Aging meeting focused on issues, with discussions on digital equity initiatives aimed at supporting older adults in the community. The council explored programs to provide digital access, literacy training, and the necessary support to help seniors navigate the increasingly digital world.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 12/11/24
- 12/13/2024
- 58 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Council on Aging focused on addressing the financial challenges facing its Foot Clinic, a vital service for the local senior community. The discussion revolved around the need for increased financial contributions from the clients utilizing the clinic to sustain its operations. Attendees deliberated on crafting a discreet letter to clients, encouraging them to contribute more to help cover the rising costs of the clinic’s services without inducing feelings of guilt. The letter is to be prepared by the January meeting, emphasizing the budgetary constraints and the importance of client contributions.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 11/13/24
- 12/16/2024
- 68 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Shutesbury Council on Aging, members addressed budgetary concerns, including a decision to allocate $1,500 to support library fitness programs, while also grappling with the wider financial landscape affecting their services.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/12/24
- 06/13/2024
- 85 Minutes
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Overview: The Shutesbury Council on Aging’s latest meeting saw the discussion of new community health initiatives and the expansion of services. High on the agenda were plans for a summer safety series, a health and wellness fair, educational sessions open to all residents, and the introduction of Musepasses to cultural institutions. Moreover, the meeting addressed the state of the meeting room, the potential invitation to non-residents for local health services, and debated the use of funds for expanding broadband connectivity through postcard outreach.
