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Council on Aging

Our reporting from Council on Aging meetings, newest first.

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging Unanimously Adds Traci Bateman

Shirley Council on Aging voted unanimously to add new member Traci Bateman. The council's Secretary, Laurie Witherell, will notify the Town Hall to place the appointment on the Selectboard's agenda for formal approval. The council discussed program planning for the coming months, including a "Good

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Council on Aging approved chair purchase, planned events

Shirley Council on Aging approved a $1,600 chair purchase and discussed upcoming programs. The board voted to buy six chairs with arms from its budget, with director confirmation pending on tax-exempt qualification, after the Friends of Shirley Seniors had supported an alternative option. The

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Council on Aging welcomes new chair, plans summer events

The Shirley Council on Aging welcomed Linda Fifield as new chair and scheduled kitchen staff interviews. The council approved June minutes and moved forward with planning a September 2 Rotary Club barbecue, inviting Council on Aging members, newsletter recipients, the family of an Eagle scout who

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Council on Aging reelects four officers for term

The Shirley Council on Aging held elections at its June 8 meeting, recommending Linda Fifield as Chair, Hans Onsager as Vice-Chair, Laurie Witherell as Secretary, and Nancy Andersen as Member to the Select Board for 2026-2027 approval. The council thanked departing member Marie Elwyn for her

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Council on Aging approves April minutes, eyes June elections.

Shirley Council on Aging approves April minutes, explores summer programs and looming leadership change. The five-member board unanimously backed prior meeting minutes and discussed whale watch and museum trips, while Hans Onsager advanced talks with Theo's Market in Littleton over produce

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Council on Aging approves prior minutes, plans June elections.

Shirley Council on Aging advances June board elections after approving prior minutes. Chair Marie Elwyn will step down after her second term expires; Secretary Laurie Witherell will remain for a second term. Director Amy Leonard reported partnerships with Springdell Farms for $25 senior produce

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Council on Aging meets without quorum; kitchen hire approved.

Shirley's Council on Aging met without a quorum on March 9, preventing formal votes. Despite the shortfall, the board confirmed approval to hire a part-time kitchen worker for six hours per week beginning July 1, following successful budget discussions. Members Laurie Witherell and Marie Elwyn

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Council on Aging approves prior minutes, plans May Mahjong program.

Shirley Council on Aging unanimously approved January minutes and voted to move forward with program and facility upgrades. Chair Laurie Witherell and Director Amy Leonard will attend the March 7 Budget hearing; instructor Judith Viviano will teach Mahjong in May at either Monday 1–3 p.m. or

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