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Council on Aging Board Reviews FY27 Programs and Welcomes New Members

The Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board welcomed new members Mark Adler and Louise Hale and reviewed FY27 programs and finances during its September meeting.

Council on Aging Board · Meeting of September 9, 2026

SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board welcomed new members Mark Adler and Louise Hale and reviewed FY27 programs and finances during its September meeting. Chair Alex Romann presided; Director Hollie Lucht reviewed General Fund, Gift Fund, Revolving Fund and Formula Grant accounts and presented Senior Center participation data. The Board discussed a $7,000 Massachusetts Council on Aging grant for Think Ahead: Every Door, Every Resident, a town-wide mailing to increase awareness of COA services.

Reviewed programs included the Expanded Transportation Program, continuing with $25,000 in Formula Grant funding for medical and quality-of-life transportation, and the Play On 60+ collaboration with Recreation offering reduced-cost recreational access for older residents.

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Source: the Council on Aging Board meeting of September 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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