# 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 : 2024-01-09-agenda-6157.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-01-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-01-09-agenda-6157.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01092024-6157 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday January 9, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Century Club YouTube 2. FY25 COA Budget Request CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 5. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs 6. Council on Aging Board Member Opening DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Day Change for Bingo/New Programming  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Fence  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Handicap Door Installation UPCOMING EVENTS  ZUMBA at TCP Gym – Fridays, 1/5 through 2/9 @ 1PM  Stencil Class – Thursday, 1/11/24 @ 1:30  CLOSED – 1/15/24 for Martin Luther King Day  Lunch & Movie – Thursday, 1/18/24 @ 12 Noon  Coffee with the Chief – Friday, 1/19/24 @ 9AM  Volunteer Recognition Ceremony – Friday, 1/19/24 @ 12 Noon  Qigong – Thursday, 1/25/24 @ 2PM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, January February 13, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-01-09-minutes-6157.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-01-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-01-09-minutes-6157.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01092024-6157 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-02-13-agenda-6396.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-02-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-02-13-agenda-6396.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02132024-6396 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, February 13, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg FinCom/Council on Aging Budget Presentation Thursday February 13, 2024 @7PM 2. Director Retirement Announcement 3. Council on Aging Awards Placement CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 5. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs 6. Council on Aging Board Member Opening 7. Council on Aging Logo Choices 8. Mass General Law regarding Councils on Aging DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Day Change for Bingo/New Programming  2024 Music Venu Bookings/Volunteer Recognition Cookout  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Fence  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Handicap Door Installation  Parking Lot UPCOMING EVENTS *Historical Society “Turn Back the Clock” – Friday 2/16 at 1PM *Closed for Presidents Day – Monday 2/19 *Craft Class “Decorative Tiled Mirror” - Thursday 2/22 at 1PM *Bea Adams, “Growing up in Hitler’s Backyard” – 2/26 at 2PM *Discovery Center “Happiness at Any Age” – 2/29 at 1:30 *Computer Help with Doug – Friday 3/1 9-11AM by Appointment *Magic with Eddie Raymond – Thursday 3/7 at 1PM *St. Patricks’ Luncheon/Entertainment – Friday 3/15 at 12 Noon *Line Dancing Returns – Wednesday 3/20 at 2PM *Lunenburg Assessors Program “How Can We Help” Monday 3/25 at 3PM *Therapy Gardens Program “Cannabis & You” Thursday March 28th at 1:30PM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, March12, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-02-20-agenda-6412.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-02-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-02-20-agenda-6412.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02202024-6412 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, February 20, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Director Retirement Announcement 2. Council on Aging Awards Placement CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 5. Discussion: Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs 6. Council on Aging Board Member Opening 7. Council on Aging Logo Choices 8. Mass General Law regarding Councils on Aging 9. FY25 COA Budget DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Day Change for Bingo/New Programming  2024 Music Venu Bookings/Volunteer Recognition Cookout  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Fence  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Handicap Door Installation  Parking Lot UPCOMING EVENTS *Craft Class “Decorative Tiled Mirror” - Thursday 2/22 at 1PM *Bea Adams, “Growing up in Hitler’s Backyard” – 2/26 at 2PM *Discovery Center “Happiness at Any Age” – 2/29 at 1:30 *Computer Help with Doug – Friday 3/1 9-11AM by Appointment *Magic with Eddie Raymond – Thursday 3/7 at 1PM *St. Patricks’ Luncheon/Entertainment – Friday 3/15 at 12 Noon *Line Dancing Returns – Wednesday 3/20 at 2PM *Lunenburg Assessors Program “How Can We Help” Monday 3/25 at 3PM *Therapy Gardens Program “Cannabis & You” Thursday March 28th at 1:30PM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 9:30AM ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-02-20-minutes-6412.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-02-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-02-20-minutes-6412.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02202024-6412 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Minutes Approved at 3/12/2024 COA Meeting Meeting Minutes February 20, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Deb Lincoln called the meeting to order at 9:35AM Present Deb Lincoln (Chairperson), Susan Doherty (Director), Pete Lincoln, Diane Nowd, Helen Balcom, Jim McGuigan, Cathy Beale, Jane Rabbitt, Susan O’Sullivan. Excused Judy Tarbell and Betty DiGiacamo Guests Lunenburg Selectperson, Lou Franco Announcements Ms. Lincoln announced that Marilyn Poor, potential Council on Aging (COA) board member, will no longer be able to join the board due to personal reasons. Public Comment None Minutes Approval Jim McGuigan moved to accept the minutes of the December 12,2023 COA meeting. Susan O’Sullivan seconded the motion. All approved motion, carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. Director Retirement Announcement: Ms. Doherty announced that after 30 years of service to the Town of Lunenburg, she will be retiring on December 31, 2024. 2. Council on Aging Awards Placement: Ms. Lincoln requested that board members visit the large function room to view the newly placed COA award plaques and stated that she wanted them hung in there so that anyone visiting could see all the accolades that the COA has received through the years. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion Lunenburg Master Plan: Ms. Lincoln reported that the “Plan Lunenburg” meeting which was held at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center on February 1, 2024, was well attended and there was a better representation of our Lunenburg elders present than at previous meetings. A third survey is in the process of being developed gearing more questions towards people age 60+. 2. Discussion Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief: None 3. Council on Aging Board Members: There are still members of the COA board who cannot access their town emails. Ms. Doherty will contact SUZOR IT and request that a representative come to the next meeting. 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration: Mr. Lincoln stated that there would be a meeting of the 300th committee on the following Monday and that an article was placed in the Lunenburg Ledger explaining the charge of the committee. He would like the COA members to think of events that could be held at the LAAC to commemorate the upcoming celebration. 5. Council on Aging Board Member Opening: Ms. Lincoln mentioned that Betty DiGiacomo will not be returning to the board when her term ends in June 2024. 6. Discussion Potential LAAC Recreation Area Programs: Ms. Doherty informed the board that she has several “Summer Concerts” planned for the recreation area. Opening the season will be the Sunshine Boys on Friday May 29th at 1:30PM. An official advertising poster is being developed and will be shared with the board upon completion of schedules. The Volunteer Cookout will be held on Friday September 20th at 11:30AM. Lunenburg Police and Fire have agreed to grill for us, and the special guest entertainment will be the “Singing State Trooper”. 7. Council on Aging Logo Choices: Ms. Lincoln has asked Lauren Barnack of the Lunenburg Business Association to help design a new logo for the COA. Ms. Barnack had provided, via email, multiple designs that the board reviewed. Members commented on the designs which included font, color choices, and using an eagle vs. a chickadee in design. The chickadee won the vote of the board 5-3 ===PAGE 2=== and members liked a darker blue font on design number 6. Ms. Lincoln will communicate the requests to Ms. Barnack and will bring the changes back for review at the next meeting. 8. Mass General Law Regarding Councils on Aging: Ms. Lincoln distributed copies of the Massachusetts General Law (Part I, Title VII, Chapter 40, Section 8) Regarding Council on Aging, Establishment, Annual Reports, Recommendations by Department, Clerks and Employees for board members to review. Discussion ensued where board members thought that the law was “muddy”. A copy of this document will be added to the board member orientation packet. Board members were encouraged to think of changes that they would like to see in the Town Charter regarding the Council on Aging for the next go around with the Town Charter. 9. FY25 COA Budget: Ms. Doherty informed the board that the Fin/Com budget meeting with the COA will be on Thursday February 22nd at 7:30PM. Ms. Lincoln will also attend the meeting. DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Day Change for Bingo/New Programming: The last day for Wednesday Bingo will be on March 13th. Bingo will be moving to the last Monday of each month beginning on April 29th at 1PM. Wednesday afternoons will see the return of Line Dancing on March 20th at 2PM as a permanent program. Qigong will become a permanent Thursday program beginning on April 4th at 2PM.  2024 Music Venu Bookings/Volunteer Recognition Cookout: Discussed under Potential LAAC Programs.  Capital Plan: The generator is currently on order and the delivery and installation is 6-8 weeks. There is no current information on roof repair in the newer section of the LAAC building.  Building & Grounds Report: Ms. Doherty reported that the target date for total completion of the ADA recreation area is late spring and early summer. Volunteers will finish the bocce court as soon as the area is dry enough to install the sides. A post and beam fence along the boundary of Kids Kingdom was installed along with a decorative garden gate at the entry area on the pavilion side. Electricity and lighting will be installed in the pavilion and a solar spotlight will be installed on the shed to light the game courts. The ADA door mechanism was installed on the back door leading out to the rec area and is waiting for the electrician to complete the project. Ms. Lincoln mentioned that the Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation board offered to speak on behalf of the COA to the family who built the new Kids Kingdom playground in memory of their son, regarding moving the playground closer towards the T.C. Passios building, to make room for a parking area. The cost of the entire project will be submitted to the Capital Plan committee as soon as all information that is required for submittal is gathered. Upcoming Events: Ms. Doherty announced all upcoming events at the LAAC for February & March. Eagle House Supporters Report: Ms. Doherty relayed that the next meeting for the Eagle House Supporters will be on Friday March 8th at 10AM at LAAC and fundraising will be a topic of conversation at this meeting. They are also seeking two new members for their board. Notices & Communications: None Board Comment: None Adjournment: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All approved, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:01AM Respectfully submitted by Susan Doherty ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-12-agenda-6451.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-03-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-03-12-agenda-6451.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122024-6451 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, March 12, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Lou Franco Selectboard Announcement PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion: Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Discussion: Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 5. Recreation Area Update 6. Council on Aging Board Member Opening 7. Council on Aging Logo Choices 8. Mass General Law regarding Councils on Aging 9. FY25 COA Budget DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Fence  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Handicap Door Installation  Parking Lot  Pavilion Electricity UPCOMING EVENTS *St. Patricks’ Luncheon/Entertainment – Friday 3/15 at 12 Noon *Line Dancing Returns – Wednesday 3/20 at 2PM *Lunenburg Assessors Program “How Can We Help” Monday 3/25 at 3PM *Therapy Gardens Program “Cannabis & You” Thursday March 28th at 1:30PM * Local Food Trivia – Monday, April 1st at 1PM * Baking Book Club – Monday, April 1st 5:30 * Coffee with the Chief – Friday April 19th 9-10AM *Covid 19 Clinic – Monday, April 22nd 3-6PM *Growing Places – Monday, April 29th 10AM-12Noon *Floral Arrangement – Monday, April 29th 5:45PM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 9:30AM ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-12-minutes-6451.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-03-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-03-12-minutes-6451.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122024-6451 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-04-09-agenda-6505.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-04-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-04-09-agenda-6505.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092024-6505 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, April 9, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Update FY25 COA Budget Request & Budget Requests for Special Fall Town Meeting 2. Assessors May Town Meeting Warrant Article for Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Member Terms Ending in June 2024 4. Representative Scarsdale Office Hours at Lunenburg Adult Activity Center CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg Master Plan 2. Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 4. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 5. Council on Aging Board Member Opening 6. Council on Aging Logo Choices 7. Mass General Law Regarding Councils on Aging DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Handicap Door Installation  New Kiosk Sign & Thank You Donor Rec Area Sign  Community Garden Boxes & Parking Lot Curb Back Fill UPCOMING EVENTS * Coffee with the Chief – Friday April 19th 9-10AM *Covid 19 Clinic – Monday, April 22nd 3-6PM *Growing Places – Monday, April 29th 10AM-12 Noon *Vets Breakfast “Honor Flight New England” – Friday May 10th 9-10AM *Tech Essentials for Seniors – Friday May 17th 1PM *Legal Program “Directions for Your Life” Archdeacon Law Associates – Friday May 24th 11AM *Lunenburg Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday May 27th 10AM *Monday May 27th LAAC Closed for Memorial Day EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-04-09-minutes-6505.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-04-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-04-09-minutes-6505.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092024-6505 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ===PAGE 4=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-05-14-agenda-6563.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-05-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-05-14-agenda-6563.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142024-6563 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, May 14, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Nomination of Council on Aging Board Officers for FY25 2. Discussion Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief Article for November Special Town Meeting CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg Master Plan May 30th @ 6PM Smokestack Coffee Roasters 2. Council on Aging Board Members Town Email 3. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 4. Council on Aging Board Member Opening 5. Council on Aging Logo Choices DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Community Garden Boxes & Parking Lot Curb Back Fill  Purchase of Outdoor Folding Chairs UPCOMING EVENTS *Tech Essentials for Seniors – Friday May 17th 1PM *Legal Program “Directions for Your Life” Archdeacon Law Associates – Friday May 24th 11AM *Lunenburg Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday May 27th 10AM *LAAC Closed for Memorial Day – Monday May 27th *Lawn Chair Concert – The Sunshine Boys Friday May 31st *Preventing Financial Fraud – Monday June 3rd 1PM *CPR Class – Wednesday June 12th 3:30-6:30PM EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS Lunenburg Turkey Hill Family Lions Club BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Annual Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-05-14-minutes-6563.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-05-14 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-05-14-minutes-6563.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142024-6563 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-11-agenda-6596.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-06-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-06-11-agenda-6596.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112024-6596 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, June 11, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. COA Meeting Date Change – July 16,2024 2. Vote to Accept COA Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Nominations for FY25 3. Boston Post Cane CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Update FY25 COA Budget Request & Budget Requests for Special Fall Town Meeting 2. Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 3. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 4. Council on Aging Board Member Opening DIRECTOR’S REPORT  MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members  COA Revolving Fund for Meal Site  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Community Garden Boxes & UPCOMING EVENTS July 16th – 2PM *Fall Prevention Program with Powerback Rehabilitation July 19th – 10AM *Water, Water Everywhere July 19th – 1PM *Lawn Chair Concert “Matt York” July 22nd – 1PM *Pavilion Music with Maggie Neff July 22nd – 3-4PM *Office Hours with Representative Scarsdale July 29th – 9:30AM *Balance Class with Deb Arsenault EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-11-minutes-6596.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-06-11 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-06-11-minutes-6596.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-6596 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-16-agenda-6638.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-07-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-07-16-agenda-6638.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162024-6638 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, July16, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Friends of Marshall Park 2. Volunteer Appreciation Day – Friday September 20, 2024, 11:30AM 3. Elevator Installation Discussion CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief 2. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 3. Boston Post Cane 4. Lunenburg Masterplan DIRECTOR’S REPORT  FY25 COA Budget Request for Special Fall Town Meeting  COA Revolving Fund for Meal Site  New Payroll Schedule  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Building & Grounds Report  Patio Completion Timeline  Bocce Court UPCOMING EVENTS July 16th – 2PM *Fall Prevention Program with Powerback Rehabilitation July 19th – 10AM *Water, Water Everywhere July 19th – 1PM *Lawn Chair Concert “Matt York” July 22nd – 1PM *Pavilion Music with Maggie Neff July 22nd – 3-4PM *Office Hours with Representative Scarsdale July 29th – 9:30AM *Balance Class with Deb Arsenault August 7th – 1PM Junk Food & A Movie- “Rockaway” EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS COA Director Letter of Retirement BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-16-minutes-6638.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-07-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-07-16-minutes-6638.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07162024-6638 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Minutes Approved at the 8/13/2024 Meeting Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Deb Lincoln called the meeting to order at 9:33 am. PRESENT Deb Lincoln (Chairperson), Susan Doherty (Director), Pete Lincoln, Jim McGuigan, Jane Rabbitt, Helen Balcom, Diane Nowd, Cathy Beale, Elena Christopher & Ana Lockwood. EXCUSED Susan Sullivan & Judy Tarbell GUESTS Heather Lemieux (Town Manager), Ceasar Nuzzolo ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Lincoln read a thank you card that was given to the COA by Betty DiGiacomo. Plans for a new parking lot and kitchen expansion were also discussed. PUBLIC COMMENT No comment MINUTES APPROVAL Mr. Lincoln motioned to approve the June 11, 2024 minutes. Ms. Lockwood seconded the motion. All approved and motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. Friends of Marshall Park Ms. Lockwood discussed creating a website to support Friends of Marshall Park. She discussed what she would like Marshall Park to look like in the future. Some ideas were ADA walking trails, 2 dog parks and additional parking. Completion for the project is expected to be November 2026. 2. Volunteer Appreciation Day – Friday September 20, 2024, 11:30 AM To honor the many volunteers here at the Council of Aging, we will have Daniel Clark the Singing State Trooper for entertainment. The Lunenburg Police & Fire Departments will be cooking hamburgers & hotdogs. Also, Ms. Doherty has invited the officials from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to attend the celebration. There will also be raffles for prize baskets coordinated by Ms. Balcom. 3. Elevator Installation Discussion Mr. Lincoln discussed possibly installing a free-standing elevator. Cost for the elevator project would be $40,000. It was noted that the free-standing elevator has not been approved for commercial use yet, only private. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Lunenburg Senior Tax Relief ~ No update 2. Lunenburg 300th Celebration ~ Mr. Lincoln discussed having a fireworks show behind the T.C. Passios Building. 3. Boston Post Cane ~ Ms. Doherty has reached out to potential recipients of the Boston Post Cane. Unfortunately, no one is responsive to receiving the award. 4. Lunenburg Master Plan ~ No report DIRECTOR’S REPORT • FY25 COA Budget Request for Special Fall Meeting Ms. Doherty has requested expanded hours for the Meal Site Manager. She has also requested that the Outreach Coordinator be changed from a grade 8 to a grade 9. • COA Revolving Fund for Meal Site ===PAGE 2=== Our new accountant Ezequiel Ayala suggested working with Hannaford to obtain a credit account for the Meal Site Manager to purchase groceries for the kitchen. • New Payroll Schedule ~ Effective June 12th payroll has been adjusted so that all employees will be on the same pay schedule. • Capital Plan ~ Parking lot. • Generator ~ Should be completed by September 2024. • Roof Repair ~ We are still waiting for bids to come in per Town Manager Heather Lemieux. • Parking Lot ~ Previously discussed. • Building & Grounds Report ~ Ms.Doherty reports that the shuffleboard court is complete. • Patio Completion Timeline ~ complete • Bocce Court ~ Ms. Doherty spoke with Dave MacDonald about taking out one side of the bocce court to make it handicap accessible. Ms. Doherty discussed having sail shades installed in the bocce court area. UPCOMING EVENTS Ms. Doherty reviewed the upcoming events for August and the remainder of July. EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTER’S REPORT Mr. Toale is trying to recruit people to help out with fund raising efforts. The next meeting will be sometime in September. NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Lincoln read Ms. Doherty’s letter of resignation. Her last day will be 12/31/24. BOARD COMMENT • Ms. Lockwood discussed the possibility of filming future COA meetings. • Mr. Lincoln discussed having the Council on Aging own their own van and plan day trips to attract more people to the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center. • Ms. Balcom suggested starting a Bridge Club. • Ms. Lincoln suggested that the title of “Council on Aging Director” be changed because it caused confusion with the title “Council on Aging Chairperson. After due diligent discussion all agreed to table this suggestion for the time being. • Ms. Lincoln informed the board that she will be presenting ARPA fund requests to the Selectboard that will include plans for kitchen expansion, parking lot and elevator installation. • Board members discussed helping with Volunteer Recognition preparations by sharing the task of inviting and mailing invites to volunteers and making gift baskets for a free drawing for those who attend the event. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lincoln motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Balcom seconded the motion. All approved and the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:44 AM. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ 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. Respectfully submitted, Michele Beauvais ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-13-agenda-6696.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-08-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-08-13-agenda-6696.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132024-6696 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, August 13, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduction of Interim Town Manager, Carter Terenzini 2. Nashoba Valley Hospital Closing 3. PAAC Recording of COA Board Meetings 4. Personnel Board 5. Capital Plan FY27 CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Update FY25 COA Budget Requests for Special Fall Town Meeting 2. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 3. Boston Post Cane 4. MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members 5. Volunteer Recognition/Cookout Friday September 20th 11:30AM 6. ARPA Submissions DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Building & Grounds Report  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Landscaping UPCOMING EVENTS Friday August 16th, 1PM – Lawn Chair Concert “Music of Yesteryear” Tuesday August 20th, 11:30-1PM – Constituent Meet Up with Beth Walsh Thursday August 22nd, 9-10AM – Blood Pressure Clinic Friday August 23rd, 9-10AM – Coffee with the Chief Friday August 23rd, 1PM – Lunenburg Historical Society “Arnold-Litch Family Buriel Yard” Monday September 5th – CLOSED Labor Day Monday September 9th – Tea Party Tickets Available for Purchase EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-13-minutes-6696.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-08-13 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-08-13-minutes-6696.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132024-6696 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== 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 ===PAGE 2=== 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 ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-10-agenda-6747.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-09-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-09-10-agenda-6747.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102024-6747 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING REVISED AGENDA Tuesday, September 10, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The recording of this meeting will be available on the Lunenburg Public Access YouTube channel within 24 hours. CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Boston Post Cane Celebration – Monday September 16th, 1PM 2. Special Town Meeting Article: Establishment of Lunenburg Council on Aging Meal Site Revolving Fund 3. Council on Aging Director Interviews CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Update FY26 COA Budget Requests 2. Lunenburg 300th Celebration 3. MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members 4. Volunteer Recognition/Cookout Friday, September 20th 11:30AM 5. ARPA Submissions DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Parking Lot  Flooring  Kitchen  Sail Shades  Building & Grounds Report  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Window Washing  Main Function Room Floor Waxing  Pollinator Garden UPCOMING EVENTS September 16th @ 1PM – Boston Post Cane Celebration September 20th @ 11:30AM – Volunteer Recognition/Cookout/Concert September 23rd @ 11AM – Therapy Gardens “Fantastic Fall Soups” September 23rd @ 1PM – Pavilion Concert “Side Effects Band” September 23rd @ 3-4PM – Representative Scarsdale Office Hours at LAAC September 27th @ 1PM – Big Brothers Big Sisters Program September 27th @1PM – ZUMBA begins 6-week session at T.C. Passios Gymnasium September 30th @ 9:30AM – Balance Class with Deb Arsenault October 9th @ 3PM – Blue Cross Blue Shield Program “Health Plan Options” EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS ===PAGE 2=== BOARD COMMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9:30AM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion to enter executive session not to return to open session after exiting executive session, pursuant to MGL c. 30 Section 21(a), paragraph 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-10-minutes-6747.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-09-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-09-10-minutes-6747.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09102024-6747 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ===PAGE 3=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-10-08-agenda-6802.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-10-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-10-08-agenda-6802.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082024-6802 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, October 8, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The recording of this meeting will be available on the Lunenburg Public Access YouTube channel within 24 hours. CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. MART CONNECT Article Special Town Meeting 2. Special Town Meeting Article: Establishment of Lunenburg Council on Aging Meal Site Revolving Fund 3. Process for Director Replacement 4. Eagle House Supporters Inc. Dissolvement 5. Council on Aging Gift Fund CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Update FY26 COA Budget Requests 2. MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members 3. Volunteer Recognition/Cookout Re-cap 4. ARPA Submission – Parking Lot Plans DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Flooring  Kitchen  Sail Shades  Building & Grounds Report  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Window Washing  Main Function Room Floor Waxing  Pollinator Garden UPCOMING EVENTS October 9th @ 3PM – Blue Cross Blue Shield Program “Health Plan Options” October 14th – CLOSED Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day October 15th @ 11:30-1PM – Constituent Meet up with Beth Walsh from Senator Cronin’s Office October 16th @ 4PM – Grief Support October 18th – Tea Party Set up- No Afternoon Programs October 21st – Tea Party Day - All other regularly scheduled programs are cancelled – Closing at 4PM October 25th @ 1PM AARP Decluttering and Downsizing October 31st @ Halloween Lunch “Sign up for lunch and win a prize” November 8th @ 9AM Vets Breakfast/10AM Special presentation “Survival & Valor The inspiring life of Staff Sergeant Henry “Hank” Wilayto” November 11th – CLOSED Veterans Day EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 9:30AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-10-08-minutes-6802.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-10-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-10-08-minutes-6802.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10082024-6802 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Council on Aging Minutes Approved at 11/12/2024 COA Meeting Meeting Minutes October 8, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Deb Lincoln called Executive Session meeting Present Deb Lincoln (Chairperson), Jane Rabbitt (Vice chairperson) Susan Doherty (Director), Pete Lincoln, Diane Nowd, Helen Balcom, Jim McGuigan, Cathy Beale, Elena Christopher, Susan O’Sullivan, Judy Tarbell, Ana Lockwood. Excused N/A Guests Caesar Nuzzolo, Lunenburg Selectboard Chair Announcements Ms. Doherty announced that the Council on Aging van fares have been waived for those 60+ until the end of June 2025 due to grant funding MART had received. Public Comment: Board Comment: Mr. Lincoln stated that the Boston Post Cane Ceremony was great. He will be starting the search to find approximately sixty years of former Lunenburg Boston Post Cane recipients so that the official Boston Post Cane website can be updated. Ms. Rabbitt stated that the Agricultural Fair that was recently held on the T.C. Passios grounds, was a great success. Ms. Lockwood remarked that she recently listened to a podcast regarding men and activities that they are interested in. She would like to hear ideas on programs geared towards men for the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center (LAAC). Ms. Lincoln would like the board to consider beginning a COA “Sunshine Fund” to send greeting cards to Lunenburg residents for special occasions. Minutes Approval It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the September 10, 2024, COA meeting. All approved motion, carried. NEW BUSINESS MART (Montachusett Area Regional Transportation) CONNECT Article for Special Town Meeting: Ms. Doherty informed the board that there will be an article at special town meeting to see if the Town will appropriate $20,000.00 to support the operation of the Lunenburg MART CONNECT Transportation program. This program began with a grant to MART in July 2023 which ran through June of 2024. This program is available to Lunenburg residents of any age for inexpensive transportation anywhere within 20 miles of their home. Special Town Meeting Article Establishment of Lunenburg Council on Aging Meal Site Revolving Fund: Ms. Doherty stated that she has been collaborating with the Town Accountant and the Interim Town Manager on preparing an article for November 12, 2024, Special Town Meeting (STM) to develop a revolving fund of $16,000 for the purpose of purchasing food for the LAAC meal site. All board members were encouraged to attend the STM to cast their votes. Process for Council on Aging Director Interviews: The current thought that is being discussed for the process of conducting interviews for the COA Director position is that there will be a vetting committee compiled of Town Officials who will then present the best candidates to the Assistant Town Manager and Interim Town Manager to make the final hiring decision. Eagle House Supporters Inc. Dissolvement: Ms. Doherty relayed to the board that the Eagle House Supporters Inc., which have been in existence for 40+ years, have begun the process of dissolving due to the lack of not being able to attract new volunteers to sit on their board. At the end of the dissolvement process all their funds will be given to the Lunenburg COA Gift Fund. She expressed her disappointment about their ===PAGE 2=== decision saying that the LAAC will be losing between $10,000 - $15,000 annually for programs and events. Ms. Doherty and Ms. Lincoln met with Town Counsel regarding this matter, and he cited (MGL) Chapter 44, section 53A regarding the Town accepting gifts/donations to the COA Gift Fund. This will be able to be accomplished, and COA Gift Funds will be able to be garnered when needed by the Director of the COA after COA Board and Selectboard approval. Discussion ensued regarding having a “blanket approval” from the COA Board and Selectboard rather than sending weekly/monthly requests to the boards. This is currently the practice when COA funds are used but because it will be used more often, it would save time when paying vendors. Ms. Doherty would like to attend a future Selectboard meeting to discuss her concerns on the loss of this funding source and how it will severely impact future programming at the LAAC. Council on Aging Gift Fund: Discussed under Eagle House Supporters Inc. Dissolvement CURRENT BUSINESS Update FY26 Budget Requests: Ms. Doherty stated that if the town department budgets are released before her retirement, she will be requesting an increase of $10,000 to the COA program line and an increase in hours for the Meal Site Manager from 19.5 to 26 hours per week. MCOA (Massachusetts Councils on Aging) Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members: Ms. Lincoln requested that board members keep reviewing the guide for discussion at the November meeting. Volunteer Recognition/Cookout Friday September 20th 11:30AM: Ms. Lincoln thanked the COA board members for “stepping up” with set up and take down of tables and chairs along with donating free raffle items for the event. Also discussed was having a smaller event just for volunteers in the future. ARPA Submissions – Parking Lot Plans: Ms. Doherty reported that the Facilities Manager will put the parking lot plans back into Capital Plan and lower the amount to $30,000 for FY26 DIRECTOR’S REPORT Capital Plan:  Generator – Still waiting for the arrival of the fuel tank.  Roof Repair – The roof contractor has been chosen and we are waiting for the finalization of the contract.  Flooring – The flooring project will be placed in the FY27 Capital Plan.  Kitchen – Currently there is no progress being made with the kitchen remodel.  Sail Shades – The sail shade project will be placed in the FY27 Capital Plan. Building & Grounds Report:  Outdoor Electrical – Electrical is projected to be installed in Spring 2025.  Window Washing – The contractor is expected to arrive within the next two weeks.  Main Function Room Floor Waxing – Completed.  Pollinator Garden – No report. Ms. Doherty also mentioned the following: *She will be contacting “New Hampshire Blinds” for a quote on installing blinds in the upper windows of the large function room. *The Facilities Manger will be contacting the electrician for lighting in the cupula which will not be completed until Spring/Summer 2025. *The facilities department does not have a budget for each Town building but rather one large budget to be utilized amongst all of the buildings. ===PAGE 3=== Upcoming Events: Ms. Doherty announced all upcoming events at the LAAC for the month of October through the first week of November. Eagle House Supporters Report: Discussed under New Business Notices & Communications: None Board Comment: Members would like to have a revised COA board member for the next meeting. Ms. Beale reminded all to review their Medicare options during Open Enrollment season. Members were reminded that Special Town Meeting will be held on November 12, 2024, 7PM at Lunenburg High School/Middle School. Adjournment: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All approved, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:47AM Respectfully submitted by Susan Doherty ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-11-12-agenda-6868.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-11-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-11-12-agenda-6868.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122024-6868 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The recording of this meeting will be available on the Lunenburg Public Access YouTube channel within 24 hours. CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. MART CONNECT Article Special Town Meeting 2. Special Town Meeting Article: Establishment of Lunenburg Council on Aging Meal Site Revolving Fund 3. Process for Director Replacement 4. Eagle House Supporters Inc. 5. COA Sunshine Fund 6. Tea Party Recap 7. Special Town Meeting Tuesday November 12, 2024 @ 7PM CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Update FY26 COA Budget Requests 2. MCOA Resource Guide for Council on Aging Board Members 3. Parking Lot Update 4. ARPA Submissions DIRECTOR’S REPORT 1. FY24 Director Yearly Report on Activity Statistics at Lunenburg Adult Activity Center 2. Capital Plan  Generator  Roof Repair  Flooring  Kitchen 3. Building & Grounds Report  Bocce Court  Outdoor Electrical  Window Washing UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 13th – Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 9-10AM Nov. 15th – Make a Tootsie Roll Wreath with Barbara Nov. 15th – AARP Six Pillars of Brain Health Nov. 18th – Natural Arts Healing Seminar Nov. 22nd – Historical Society “Susan B. Anthony” Historical Reenactor Nov. 28th & 29th – CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Dec. 2nd – Creeque Alley Concert Dec. 5th – Holiday Luncheon EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 9:30AM ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-11-12-minutes-6868.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-11-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-11-12-minutes-6868.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11122024-6868 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-12-10-agenda-6913.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-12-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-12-10-agenda-6913.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12102024-6913 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Council on Aging NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday December 10, 2024, ~ 9:30AM Lunenburg Adult Activity Center, 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg, MA 01462 In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The recording of this meeting will be available on the Lunenburg Public Access YouTube channel within 24 hours. CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD COMMENT MINUTES APPROVAL NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduction of Incoming COA Director, Debra Goodsell 2. Update on Lunenburg Master Plan Meeting CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion Nashoba Valley Medical Center 2. COA FY26 Budget 3. COA FY24 Formula Grant 4. MART Connect/Worcester 5. Parking Lot Update DIRECTOR’S REPORT  Capital Plan  Generator/Fencing  Roof Repair  Flooring  Kitchen  Building & Grounds Report  Bocce Court Scoreboard  Kiosk  Outdoor Electrical  Window Shades UPCOMING EVENTS  Wednesday 12/11, 8-10AM Lions Club Pancake Breakfast  Friday 12/13, 9-10AM Vets Breakfast  Monday 12/16, 1PM Watercolor Class with Katheryn Swantee  Friday 12/27, 10-12 Noon Memory Café  Monday 12/30, 9:30AM Balance Class with Deb Arsenault EAGLE HOUSE SUPPORTERS REPORT NOTICES & COMMUNICATIONS BOARD COMMENT ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 ~ 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 : 2024-12-10-minutes-6913.txt BOARD : council-on-aging DATE : 2024-12-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/council-on-aging/2024-12-10-minutes-6913.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12102024-6913 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2===