Council on Aging

MEETING: Council on Aging Board of Directors Meeting DATE: January 9, 2024 TIME: 8:30 ATTENDANCE: Jim Confrey, Joe Bisol, Leslie Biggar, Judy Kane, Donna Scalcione, Linda Warren, Judith Benedetto, Trish Pope, Kathy Faddoul I. Called to order at 8:30 AM II. No December Minutes lll. Director’s Update: 1. The cost of the lunches from Kennedys is increasing from $5.00 to $7.00. The cost of events will increase from $10.00 to $15.00. The price charged only covers a portion of the cost of the lunch or the event and the rest is paid for by the senior center. The plan remains to hire a chef and an assistant to expand the meals to three times a week. 2. Changes needed to be made to the city program that allows seniors to work off a portion of their taxes. There are some legal issues that need to be finalized before the program can be implemented. 3. If there is no school in Marlboro due to the weather, there are no programs at the senior center. The center is open but any scheduled programs or classes will be canceled. Marlboro public schools will not have a delay due to their bussing contract. They will either be open or closed. IV. Springwell update: Joe reminded us that the Springwell director will be coming to our next meeting. V. Board discussion 1. Jim announced he is stepping down as the chair of the council on aging. He will remain on the board. Jim suggested Joe, the current vice chair, as the next chairperson. Trish stated that the chairperson is appointed by the mayor. 2. Kathy asked about services for homebound adults that are available through the center. Trish discussed the senior mobile mart which delivers supplemental groceries from the food pantry monthly to homebound seniors. Meeting adjourned at 8:50