Council on Aging launches town-wide outreach with $7,000 state grant
Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board awarded $7,000 grant for town-wide outreach initiative. The Board unanimously approved June 2026 meeting minutes at the August 12 meeting. Director Hollie Lucht reported the FY27 Formula Grant allocation of $138,224, based on $16 per resident age 60 and older. The
Council on Aging Board · Meeting of August 12, 2026
Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board awarded $7,000 grant for town-wide outreach initiative. The Board unanimously approved June 2026 meeting minutes at the August 12 meeting. Director Hollie Lucht reported the FY27 Formula Grant allocation of $138,224, based on $16 per resident age 60 and older.
The Board allocated $25,000 to continue the Expanded Transportation Program in FY27 despite not being awarded its requested MCOA transportation grant, citing demonstrated community need. The Sensory Garden project expects cedar planter installation by end of September, with a granite fountain following in late September or October.
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Source: the Council on Aging Board meeting of August 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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