# council-on-aging — 25 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-01-10-agenda-69.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-01-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-01-10-agenda-69.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01102023-69 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday January 10, 2023 ~ 9:30AM Eagle House Senior Community Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg 300th Celebration CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Vision for FY23/Senior Center Logo/Lunenburg Business Association 2. Council on Aging Board Member Search 3. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 4. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Council on Aging FY24 Budget  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *INCLEMENT WEATHER: If schools are closed due to inclement weather the COA meeting will be canceled and rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-01-10-minutes-69.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-01-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-01-10-minutes-69.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01102023-69 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: 9:30 a.m. Present: Director Susan Doherty, Chairperson Deb Lincoln, Vice-Chair Jane Rabbitt, Cheryl Moisan, Betty DiGiacomo, Diane Nowd, Pete Lincoln, Jim McGuigan, Susan O’Sullivan Absent: Judy Tarbell GUESTS: Town Manager Heather Lemieux, Select Board member Heather Sroka, Eagle House Supporters Liaison Marilyn Talley. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Doherty informed the board that former van driver Jerry Beloin passed away. PUBLIC COMMENT: MINUTES APPROVAL: Ms. Lincoln made a correction regarding the latest resignation letter. Mr. Lincoln motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting as amended, Mr. McGuigan seconded. On vote motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Lunenburg 300th Anniversary celebration: Mr. Lincoln is serving on the town’s designated committee for the celebration, and encouraged board members to think about ideas on how the Council on Aging can be featured in the celebration. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Vision for FY23/Senior Center Logo: Board members chose purple font for the “Live active. Live well.” portion of the logo. 2. Council on Aging Board Member search: There are two vacancies on the board. Members were urged to encourage people to attend a meeting, and fill out a Talent Bank form. 3. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Packet: Ms. Lincoln asked all members to bring their draft packets to the next meeting for more editing. 4. Council on Aging Board Member Town Email: Ms. Lincoln worked with Suzor IT to find passwords for all members’ accounts. New town email can be found at outlook.office.com. The email address is the first initial of the first name and the last name followed by @lunenburgma.gov. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:  COA FY24 Budget: Ms. Doherty will go before the Finance Committee on February 23 at 7:30 p.m. The COA budget, which has been submitted to the Town Manager, seeks a $29,338 increase. Additional hours for the outreach coordinator, and an additional part- time outreach assistant is being requested. More hours for the administrative assistant are also being requested. MART will cover the additional four hours per week for the Unanimously approved by COA at their February 14, 2023 meeting. ===PAGE 2=== administrative assistant as the hours fall under the transportation coordinator title of the position. Ms. Doherty is also requesting to move the assistant meal site manager position over to the municipal side of the budget rather than depending on Formula Grant funds to supply the recurring expense. Program attendance, transportation, meal site services, and general services have all significantly increased from prior years.  Capital Plan: Ms. Doherty reported that the Capital Planning Committee wants more information on the $150,000 request for additional parking at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center. It’s been advised to consider putting an article on the Town Warrant for Annual Town Meeting.  Building and Grounds: A bid package is being formulated for the ADA Patio project. With newly discovered additional costs, engineers working on the project have suggested putting the project out to bid in phases. EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT: Ms. Talley reported that the Supporters need someone to watch over the donation location on Thursday mornings for their clothing drive fundraiser. Over 200 bags have been collected so far. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS: BOARD COMMENT: Mr. Lincoln encouraged board members to think of people they know who would well serve on the Council on Aging. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT At 10:31 a.m., Mr. Lincoln motioned to adjourn, Ms. DiGiacomo seconded. On vote, motion carried. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-14-agenda-1921.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-02-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-02-14-agenda-1921.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02142023-1921 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday February 14, 2023 ~ 9:30AM Eagle House Senior Community Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents 2. Possible Warrant Article for May Town Meeting CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Council on Aging Board Member Search 2. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Council on Aging FY24 Budget Adjustments  FY22 Annual Report  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *INCLEMENT WEATHER: If schools are closed due to inclement weather the COA meeting will be canceled and rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-14-minutes-1921.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-02-14 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-02-14-minutes-1921.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02142023-1921 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 Present: Chairperson Deb Lincoln, Vice-chairperson Jane Rabbitt, Betty DiGiacomo, Diane Nowd, Pete Lincoln, Judy Tarbell, Jim McGuigan, Susan O’Sullivan, Amanda Koeck COA Administrative Assistant Absent: Director Susan Doherty, Cheryl Moisan GUESTS: COA Liaison to the Eagle House Supporters Marilyn Talley, Select Board member Lou Franco, Lunenburg resident Cathy Beale CALL TO ORDER: 9:30 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Rabbitt introduced Cathy Beale, who filled out a volunteer application indicating her interest in serving on the Council on Aging MINUTES APPROVAL: Mr. Lincoln motioned to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023 COA meeting, Mr. McGuigan seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents: Ms. Lincoln drew attention to the communication from Town Hall advising town employees not to advise people on how to file for abatements for their real estate taxes. Ms. Lincoln expressed her concern over how to communicate with those seniors who may need help, but don’t use the internet to learn about services and workshops that are offered. Board members agreed they’d like to host a workshop at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center informing property owners of how they could file an appeal if their abatement application is denied. Ms. Lincoln also expressed her concern about the possibility of senior tax relief being a lower priority for the Assessor’s Office because of the reaction to the recent real estate tax hike. Mr. Franco commented that senior tax relief is not a low priority for him, and that the sub-committee working on the issue is forming an article to be placed on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting in May of 2023. Ms. Lincoln added that she read in the Board of Assessors meeting minutes that the town would need to hire more people to work on senior tax relief. 2. Possible Warrant Article for May Town Meeting: Ms. Lincoln recapped the Capital Planning meeting she and Ms. Doherty attended in December. The Capital Planning Committee opined they needed more information on the plan for the proposed parking lot in order to support it. The Capital Planning Committee suggested the COA get more information on the plan and then to put the request in as a Warrant Article to be voted on at Town Meeting. Ms. Lincoln added that the Town Manager asked Ms. Doherty to scale back her FY24 budget request. Ms. Lincoln pointed out that the COA budget is low, compared to other departments in town, and that the COA relies heavily on grants and outside funding sources to operate. Ms. Lincoln opined that all COA employee salaries should be covered by the municipal budget, and not need to be funded by grants. Mr. Lincoln motioned to allow the Chairperson to speak on behalf of the COA on the budget. Ms. O’Sullivan seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Council on Aging Board Member Search: The board thanked Ms. Beale for her interest in a position on the board. Ms. Lincoln reminded board members that there is still one more vacancy to be filled. Unanimously approved by COA at their March 21,2023 meeting. ===PAGE 2=== 2. COA Orientation Packet: Ms. Lincoln suggested members go through their older information, and compare it to the draft packet. 3. COA Board Members Town Email: No report 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration: Ms. Lincoln informed the board that she and Mr. Lincoln have been appointed to the 300th Anniversary Celebration committee. Board members agreed they’d like to create a float to display, and also would like to feature something at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center each month to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the town. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: In the Director’s absence, Ms. Koeck gave a report.  COA FY24 Budget Adjustment: Ms. Koeck reported that the Town Manager did ask Ms. Doherty to scale back her budget requests, and the Director found several ways to shave her numbers down, then later that day, the Town Manager called back, and said that Ms. Doherty could actually keep her original budget requests. Ms. Koeck reviewed the highlights of the budget discussed at the last COA meeting.  FY22 Annual Report: Ms. Koeck reported that the Director is working on the report.  Capital Plan: see “Possible Town Warrant Article” above  Building and Grounds Report: Ms. Koeck informed the board that a pipe froze and burst over a record setting low temperature weekend. The pipe was repaired, and some paperwork was lost.  Upcoming Events: Ms. Koeck highlighted special events in February and March. EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT: Ms. Talley reported that the board has found someone to assist the treasurer of their board. 360 bags have been collected for the Epilepsy Foundation fundraiser. The foundation will be picking up the bags April 29, 2023, and the Supporters will need help loading the bags into the truck that day. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS: None BOARD COMMENT: Mr. Lincoln asked if any furniture in Bucky’s Corner was damaged due to the burst pipe. Ms. Koeck replied that luckily, the kitchen door was closed and there were no damages. PUBLIC COMMENT none ADJOURNMENT At 10:43 a.m. Mr. Lincoln motioned to adjourn, Ms. DiGiacomo seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-14-agenda-1922.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-03-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-03-14-agenda-1922.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03142023-1922 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday March 14, 2023 ~ 9:30AM Eagle House Senior Community Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Opinion from Town Council Regarding Offering Legal Advice CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents 2. Discussion: Warrant Article for May Town Meeting/Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Member Search 4. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  FY24 Formula Grant  Council on Aging FY24 Budget  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *INCLEMENT WEATHER: If schools are closed due to inclement weather the COA meeting will be canceled and rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-21-agenda-1923.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-03-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-03-21-agenda-1923.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03212023-1923 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday March 21, 2023 ~ 9:30AM Eagle House Senior Community Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Opinion from Town Council Regarding Offering Legal Advice CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents 2. Discussion: Warrant Article for May Town Meeting/Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Member Search 4. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  FY24 Formula Grant  Council on Aging FY24 Budget  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *INCLEMENT WEATHER: If schools are closed due to inclement weather the COA meeting will be canceled and rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-21-minutes-1923.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-03-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-03-21-minutes-1923.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03212023-1923 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-11-agenda-73.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-04-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-04-11-agenda-73.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112023-73 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday April 11, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents 2. Discussion: Warrant Article for May Town Meeting/Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 4. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 5. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *INCLEMENT WEATHER: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-11-minutes-73.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-04-11 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-04-11-minutes-73.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112023-73 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Meeting Minutes April 11, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: 9:34 a.m. Present: Director Sue Doherty, Chairperson Deb Lincoln, Vice-Chairperson Jane Rabbitt, Susan O’Sullivan, Jim McGuigan, George Martin, Cathy Beale, Judy Tarbell, Deb Lincoln, Pete Lincoln, Betty DiGiacomo Absent: Cheryl Moisan, Diane Nowd GUESTS: Town Manager Heather Lemieux, Facilities Manager Chris Ruth, Select Board Member Lou Franco, COA Liaison to the Eagle House Supporters Marilyn Talley ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Lincoln informed board members that terms are up for Ms. Nowd, Ms. Moisan, and Mr. Martin, as he filled Jacquelyn Dwyer’s seat. Ms. Nowd, and Mr. Martin will seek reappointment. Ms. Moisan cannot commit to another term. Everyone on the board expressed their appreciation for Ms. Moisan’s years of service. Ms. Lincoln introduced new Facilities Manager Chris Ruth. Mr. Franco informed the board that the article for senior tax relief has been finalized in time for this spring’s Annual Town Meeting Warrant. MINUTES APPROVAL: Mr. Lincoln motioned to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. Ms. DiGiacomo seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: none CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents: Ms. Doherty has drafted an informational post card with the new Lunenburg Adult Activity Center logo to send out to residents. 2. Discussion: Warrant Article for May Town Meeting/Senior Tax Relief: Ms. Lincoln wants the board to be informed about the Senior Tax Relief article so they can help people understand. Mr. Franco explained that if passed at Town Meeting, the concept of senior tax relief will be requested on the state level as a Home Rule petition. Ms. Lemieux added that Home Rule petitions can take between 18 months and 2 years to be decided. To be eligible for tax relief, property owners will need to be at least 65 years old, and live in town for 15 consecutive years before they apply. The applicant must not have any excessive assets, and must have applied for and receive the circuit breaker tax credit. The town will match the amount of the circuit breaker tax credit, which should be no more than $1,200. If the property owner is 70 years old, they must have already applied for the pre-existing exemption (Clause 41C). The application for senior tax relief must be filled out annually. Mr. Franco went on to explain that the relief will max out at $300,000 (1 percent of the levy). The funds will generate from all property taxes of those who are not eligible for senior tax relief, which has been estimated to cost approximately $50-$60 per household per year. 3. COA Board Member Orientation Packet: The board made several changes to the latest document, and asked for a new draft to be printed reflecting those changes. Approved by COA at May 16, 2023 meeting. ===PAGE 2=== 4. COA Board Member Email: All but one have established their new town email accounts. 5. Lunenburg 300th Celebration: Ms. Lincoln informed the board that the 300th celebration committee will be meeting soon to brainstorm ideas. Ms. Lemieux added that there is an article on the town warrant to spend $5,000 on the celebration. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:  Capital Plan: Mr. Ruth reported that a bid package for the patio project will soon be published. Responses are due May 1. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Phase 1 of the project will take most of the summer. Mr. Ruth will be in contact with engineers to draw up new plans for additional parking. A new parking lot will be requested for a future capital plan. A bid package for the generator requested in the FY23 Capital Plan is about to go out for bid.  Building and Grounds: The kitchen rehab requested in the FY20 Capital Plan should get started in September of 2023 by Monty Tech students. Mr. Ruth is looking into plumbing adjustments to address a hot water issue.  Upcoming Events: Ms. Doherty listed upcoming events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT: Ms. Talley reported that the Supporters have collected 792 bags for their clothing drive fundraiser. The Supporters are recruiting volunteers to help load the truck on April 28, 2023. The next fundraiser is the June raffle calendar, which will be shared with the Lunenburg Skate Park. The calendars will go on sale May 1. The goal has been set to sell 300 calendars, which would bring in $3,000 if achieved. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS: BOARD COMMENT: Ms. Lincoln reminded the board that there will be one vacancy on the board come July 1. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lincoln motioned to adjourn, Ms. DiGiacomo seconded. On vote, motion carried unanimously. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 9:30 a.m. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-16-agenda-76.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-05-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-05-16-agenda-76.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05162023-76 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday May 16, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Nomination Council on Aging Board Officers FY24 3. Council on Aging Board Member Search 4. Council on Aging July Meeting Date Change CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Communication with Lunenburg Residents 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 4. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 5. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, June 13, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-16-minutes-76.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-05-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-05-16-minutes-76.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05162023-76 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-06-13-agenda-74.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-06-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-06-13-agenda-74.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132023-74 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday June 13, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: MART Connects Ride Service CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Vote to approve FY24 Council on Aging Officers 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 4. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 18, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-06-13-minutes-74.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-06-13 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-06-13-minutes-74.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-74 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-06-18-agenda-1928.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-06-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-06-18-agenda-1928.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182023-1928 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday July18, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Cardiac Unit leaving Leominster Hospital CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: MART Connects Ride Share 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan/Survey 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 4. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-07-18-agenda-393.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-07-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-07-18-agenda-393.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07182023-393 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday July18, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Cardiac Unit leaving Leominster Hospital CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: MART Connects Ride Share 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan/Survey 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 4. Council on Aging Board Member Orientation Package 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-07-18-minutes-393.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-07-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-07-18-minutes-393.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07182023-393 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-08-08-agenda-807.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-08-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-08-08-agenda-807.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08082023-807 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-08-08-minutes-807.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-08-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-08-08-minutes-807.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08082023-807 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-09-12-agenda-1927.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-09-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-09-12-agenda-1927.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09122023-1927 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday September 12, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. New COA Administrative Assistant Michele Beauvais CURRENT BUSINESS 1. 100 Club 2. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday October 11, 2023 @ 12 Noon 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 4. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-09-12-agenda-317.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-09-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-09-12-agenda-317.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09122023-317 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday September 12, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. New COA Administrative Assistant Michele Beauvais CURRENT BUSINESS 1. 100 Club 2. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday October 11, 2023 @ 12 Noon 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 4. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-09-12-minutes-317.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-09-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-09-12-minutes-317.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09122023-317 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-10-10-agenda-305.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-10-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-10-10-agenda-305.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10102023-305 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday October 10, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs CURRENT BUSINESS 1. 100 Club 2. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday October 11, 2023 @ 12 Noon 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 4. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-10-10-minutes-305.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-10-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-10-10-minutes-305.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10102023-305 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Minutes Approved at 11/14/2023 COA Meeting Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Deb Lincoln called the meeting to order at 9:35 am. PRESENT Deb Lincoln (Chairperson), Susan Doherty (Director), Pete Lincoln, Diane Nowd, Betty DiGiacomo, Jim McGuigan, Cathy Beale, Lou Franco, Helen Balcom, Jane Rabbitt & Michele Beauvais. EXCUSED Judy Tarbell, Susan O’Sullivan & George Martin GUESTS - Lou Franco, Lunenburg Selectperson ANNOUNCEMENTS The passing of Jim Hayes was announced. The board observed a moment of silence in his honor. PUBLIC COMMENT None MINUTES APPROVAL Ms. Lincoln motioned to approve the September 12, 2023 minutes & Ms. DiGiacomo seconded the motion. All approved and motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs Ms. Lincoln asked COA Board members to think of new program ideas for the newly improved recreation area. She also thanked Helen Balcom, Pete & Susan Doherty, & Bob Hamel for spreading mulch. Ms. Rabbitt suggested having Bocce tournaments. Ms. Balcom suggested having band concerts at the new outdoor pavilion. She will contact Kathy Herrick to discuss further. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. 100 Club - Mario Patacchiola is turning 100 in December. Plans are being made to induct him into the club. 2. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Wednesday October 11 @ noon. The Dogfather Hotdog truck & the Sunshine Boys will be available for the ceremony. 3. Lunenburg Master Plan – The Facebook page is not available yet. The website should be up and running at the end of the week. 4. Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief – No update 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email Ms. Lincoln & Ms. Rabbitt will contact Mr. Nadareski with any ongoing email issues. 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration – We are currently still in the planning stages. ===PAGE 2=== DIRECTOR’S REPORT • Capital Plan – The Facilities Manager reported to Ms. Doherty via email that he is working with coordinating with Monty Tech on a schedule. They have cabinet students available but not carpentry. The generator is ready to send out to bid. However, we are still waiting on the Town Manager for final review. The roof is also ready to send out to bid. Currently, waiting on Assistant Town Manager for final review. • Building & Grounds Report – Tables & chairs are on the way for the grand opening of the pavilion. We had an overabundance of sod left over from the pavilion project. It was used to dress up the area in between the LAAC & Kids Kingdom. Discussions were made to have a small brick wall over by the Pollinator Garden. Ms Doherty will contact a local brick mason for ideas. A sign has been ordered, thanking the major donors to the patio project. • Upcoming Events – • UFO’s & Spy Balloons is scheduled for Friday 10/13/23. • Spice Club of the Month continues to meet the first Monday of the month. • Brain Health Presentation will be on November 6. • Pickle Ball will resume again at TC Passios beginning on 11/3/23. • Artificial Intelligence – We will be having a meeting on 11/20/23. This is a meeting to discuss & understand new technology. • History of Fort Devens – The Historical Society will have a program on the History of Fort Devens. This will be on Friday 11/17/23 @ 1:00. • Memory Training- Pauline Roy will start a memory-training program on 11/27. This will be a 3-4 week program. EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT No report NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT Mr. Lincoln commented that Chris Ruth was a gem. He greatly appreciated his efforts regarding the cupola. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lincoln moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Digiacomo seconded the motion. All approved and the motion was carried. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, November 14, 2023 ~ 9:30 AM *MEETING CANCELLATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-11-14-agenda-3517.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-11-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-11-14-agenda-3517.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11142023-3517 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday November 14, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Selectboard Appointment Policy Reporting 2. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Friday, January 19, 2024 @ 1PM CURRENT BUSINESS 1. 100 Club 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 4. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 5. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 6. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Upcoming Events  Monday 11/13 – 12/18 - 6 Week Zumba Class @6PM  Friday 11/17 – Vets Breakfast @9AM  Friday 11/17 – Lunenburg Historical Society Presentation “History of Fort Devens” @ 1PM  Monday 11/20 – Artificial Intelligence Presentation @ 1PM  Wednesday 11/22 – Closing @ 4PM  Thursday 11/23 & Friday 11/24 – Closed for Thanksgiving  Monday 11/27 – 12/18 – 4 Week Memory Training Workshop @1PM  Friday 12/15 – Holiday Luncheon @ 12Noon EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-12-12-agenda-6111.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2023-12-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2023-12-12-agenda-6111.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12122023-6111 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday December 12, 2023, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Board Member Resignation 2. Asst. Meal Site Manager Position 3. COA Logo CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Friday, January 19, 2024 @ 1PM 2. 100 Club 3. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 4. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 5. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 6. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 7. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Day Change for Bingo/New Programming  Capital Plan  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Upcoming Events  Wednesday 12/13 - 100 Club Mario Patacchiola @ 12:30  Friday 12/15 – Holiday Luncheon @ 12Noon  Monday 12/18 – Book Club @10AM  Friday 12/22 – Coffee with the Chief @9AM  Friday 12/22 – Learn About Bee Keeping @ 12Noon  CLOSED DECEMBER 25 & 26 FOR HOLIDAY  Friday 12/29 – Memory Café @10AM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, ~ 9:30AM *MEETING CANCELATION POLICY: If the COA board is unable to meet on the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday.