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Lunenburg Council on Aging                                                                Minutes Approved at the 9/10/24 Meeting 
Meeting Minutes 
August 13, 2024 
 
CALL TO ORDER     Chairperson Deb Lincoln called the meeting to order at 9:36 am.  
 
PRESENT      Debbie Lincoln (Chairperson), Susan Doherty (Director), Pete Lincoln, Jim McGuigan, 
Judy Tarbell, Helen Balcom, Diane Nowd, Elena Christopher, Cathy Beale, & Ana Lockwood 
 
EXCUSED      Jane Rabbitt, Susan O’Sullivan 
 
GUESTS     Carter Terenzini (Interim Town Manager), Caesar Nuzzolo (Select Board Member) 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS      None 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT      None 
 
MINUTES APPROVAL     Mr. Lincoln motioned to approve the July 16, 2024 minutes. Ms. Lockwood 
seconded the motion. All approved and the motion carried.  
 
NEW BUSINESS      
1. Introduction of Interim Town Manager, Carter Terenzini ~ Ms. Lincoln introduced Mr. 
Terenzini to the Board. 
2. Nashoba Valley Hospital Closing   ~ Ms. Lincoln expressed concerns about the upcoming 
closure of Nashoba Valley Hospital.  She is encouraging everyone to reach out to their state  
representatives. Mr. Nuzzolo informed the Board of two open meetings that will take place. 
The first one will be at the Devens Common Center @ 6PM on 8/15. The second one will be 
a virtual hearing  on Monday 8/19 @ 6PM. Written comments may be submitted to The 
Department of Public Health. Email address is HFLLICENSEAction@Mass.Gov.  
3. PAAC Recording of COA Board Meetings ~ Mr. Lincoln made a motion to have PACC record 
the COA meetings. Ms. Lockwood seconded the motion. All approved and the motion was 
carried.  
4. Personnel Board ~ Mr. Nuzzolo informed the Board that there is no Personnel Board. 
5. Capital Plan FY27 ~ Ms. Doherty discussed the need to replace some of the flooring at 
LAAC. She will speak with Chris Ruth (Facilities Manager), to discuss getting pricing.  
 
CURRENT BUSINESS   
1. Update FY25 COA Budget Requests for Special Fall Town Meeting ~ Ms. Doherty stated 
that she will no longer be seeking a grade change for the Outreach Coordinator. She will add 
increase of hours for Meal Site Manger to FY26 budget requests. 
2. Lunenburg 300th Celebration ~ Discussions are still being had regarding where to have the 
celebration. There is a town interest in having fireworks and a bonfire. A location for the 
event is yet to be determined. 
3. Boston Post Cane ~ No progress as of yet. Ms. Doherty will contact the next potential 
recipient.  
4. MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members ~ Ms. Lincoln reviewed the 
MCOA Resource Guide with Board Members. Board Members were asked to review further 
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and come back to next COA meeting with anything they would like to incorporate into the 
Lunenburg COA New Board member packet.  
5. Volunteer Recognition/Cookout Friday September 20th 11:30 AM ~ Ms. Doherty stated 
that gift baskets will be made and donated by members of the Board. The police & fire 
departments will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs for the event. State delegates and  
representatives from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs will be in attendance. Special 
awards such as the Tony the Tiger & Golden Eagle pin will be presented.  
6. ARPA Submissions ~ Ms. Lincoln has made a request for sail shades for the pavilion. A 
request has also been made for 2 Adirondack chairs, a kiosk, architectural plans for kitchen 
expansion and a new parking lot. Mr. Nuzzolo will review the requests this evening at the 
Select Board meeting.  
 
DIRECTOR’S REPORT   
 
Capital Plan  
• Generator ~ Has not arrived yet. 
• Roof Repair ~ Two contractors have placed bids. 
• Parking Lot ~ Mr. Nuzzolo expressed a need for schematics to submit to Capital Plan. 
 
Building & Grounds Report  
• Bocce Court ~ Ms. Doherty is still waiting to hear from Dave McDonald who will be building the 
court. Ms. Doherty will speak with Mr. Ruth about a completion date. Electrical conduits are in 
place.  
• Outdoor Electrical  ~  Not yet complete. Ms. Doherty will speak with Mr. Ruth about a completion 
date.  
• Landscaping   ~ Lakeview Landscaping has been hired by the town and they will be fertilizing the 
sod in the rear of the LAAC. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS     Ms. Doherty reviewed the upcoming events for September.  
 
EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTER’S REPORT      The Supporters will hold their annual meeting on 9/13/24. Mr. 
Jamie Toale is no longer involved with the Supporters. There is a possibility that the group will disband, 
however,  they are still trying to recruit new members.  Ms. Doherty is hopeful that they will obtain new 
members and stay together.  
 
NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS       None 
 
BOARD COMMENT    Ms. Lockwood commented on how well Ms. Doherty works with the COA Board.  Mr. 
Lincoln suggested that something needs to be done about the Boston Post Cane. Ms. Doherty agreed and 
stated that she is currently working on a resolution.  
 
ADJOURNMENT     Ms. Lincoln motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Lincoln seconded the motion. All 
approved and the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:19 AM. 
 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE    
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 9:30 AM.  
 
 
Respectfully Submitted by,  
 
Michele Beauvais 
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