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Lunenburg Council on Aging                                             
Meeting Minutes  
June 14, 2022 
 
CALL TO ORDER: 9:30 a.m. 
 
Present:  Chairperson Deb Lincoln, Director Susan Doherty, Cheryl Moisan, Betty DiGiacomo, Diane 
Nowd, Jane Rabbitt, Pete Lincoln, Susan O’Sullivan, Jacquelyn Dwyer 
 
Absent:  John Pesenti, Judy Tarbell, Barbara Brown 
 
GUESTS:  Eagle House Supporters President Pat Kennedy, Select Board Member Heather Sroka, and 
Lunenburg Resident Jim McGuigan 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Ms. Lincoln informed the board that Mr. McGuigan’s term as a COA member would 
begin July 1, 2022.  
 
MINUTES APPROVAL:  Mr. Lincoln moved to accept the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting as 
amended. Ms. DiGiacomo seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously.  
 
CURRENT BUSINESS:  
1. New COA Board Member Orientation Package: Tabled 
 
2. FY23 COA Board Member terms: Ms. Tarbell, Mr. Lincoln, Ms. O’Sullivan, and Ms. Rabbitt 
have all been reappointed to another term, their seats will be up as of June 30, 2025. 
Scheduled for reappointment in June 2024 are Ms. DiGiacomo, Ms. Brown, Ms. Lincoln, and 
the vacant seat (to be filled by Mr. McGuigan.) Scheduled for reappointment in June 2023 
are Ms. Dwyer, Ms. Nowd, and Ms. Moisan.  
 
3. FY23 COA Board Officers: Mr. Lincoln motioned to nominate Ms. Lincoln as chairperson, 
and Ms. Rabbitt as vice chairperson of the COA for FY23. Ms. Dwyer seconded. On vote, 
motion carried unanimously. 
 
4. FY23 New Board Member Recruitment: No discussion 
 
5. Director’s Report: 
 COA Turns 55: Ms. Doherty reported over 100 people have signed up for the event, 
which was scheduled to take place directly after the COA meeting.  
 
 FY23 Formula Grant: Ms. Doherty reported she is still unclear as to whether FY23 
Formula Grant funds will be based on the new 2020 Census numbers.  
 
 Building and Grounds: Ms. Doherty reported that she met with the new DPW 
Director, and that multiple contractors have bid on the porch paint and repair 
project, that she’s hired a property tax work-off person to help with weeding 
around the property. Ms. Doherty said she’s also looking into hiring outside help to 
help around the grounds. Ms. Doherty also reported she’s working on a grant with 
Unanimously approved by COA at July 
19, 2022 meeting.  
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Chief Sullivan of the Lunenburg Fire Department to fund a generator for the building 
if it ever needs to be used as an emergency shelter. Ms. Doherty was denied a grant 
from AARP to supplement the patio project, but she did find out that State Senator 
Cronin is supporting a bill that earmarks $100,000 for the patio.  
 
 Upcoming Events: Ms. Doherty reported the Eagle House will be closed June 20 in 
observance of Juneteenth, and that the Memory Café is scheduled for June 24, 
2022.  
 
EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT: Ms. Kennedy reported she now has a full board with newest 
member Marilyn Talley. The Woo Sox ticket raffle has brought in $300 so far, and the drawing will be 
held July 29, 2022.  
 
NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS:  Ms. Dwyer is due for Conflict of Interest training.  
 
BOARD COMMENT:  none 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT none 
 
ADJOURNMENT at 10:09 a.m., Ms. DiGiacomo motioned to adjourn, Ms. Dwyer seconded. On vote, 
motion carried unanimously. 
 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE July 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at the Eagle House