Department of Human Services / Council on Aging

City of Taunton Department of Human Services & Council on Aging 30 Olney Street, Taunton, MA 02780 508-821-1420 or 508-821-1425 Fax: 508-821-1444 Charlene Bonenfant Tracy Heger Director DHS Program Coordinator Jennifer Alvarado Mary Beth Forshaw Assistant Director Community Relations Counselor Kelley Sylvia Jennifer Martins Fiscal Agent/Administrative Assistant Head Clerk (Falo Português) Linda Blake-McKenna Principal Clerk AGENDA Department of Human Services Board Meeting Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 10:00 AM 30 Olney Street, Taunton (Enter through the door closest to the bus station) I. Call to Order – Chair Andrew Dawley II. Introduction of New Members III. Approval of Minutes for June 2023 IV. Director’s Report Old Business: Program Updates  Elder Outreach/SHINE/Community EMS  Senior Center Activities  Community Relations Program/Emergency Fund  Taunton Opioid Task Force – Lori Gonsalves, Co-Chair TOTF Other Department Updates: a. City, ARPA and Grant Funding updates b. Personnel Updates c. Relocation/Renovation/Repairs V. ANNOUNCEMETS AND NEW BUSINESS a. Next Meeting: November 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Person VI. Adjournment – Chair Andrew Dawley