COA votes to waive bus fee for six months
The Watertown Council on Aging voted to suspend its $3 suggested donation for senior shuttle bus rides for a six-month trial.
The Watertown Council on Aging voted to suspend its $3 suggested donation for senior shuttle bus rides for a six-month trial.
Watertown seniors gained new activities and transportation support at the Council on Aging meeting. The board, led by Chairperson Helen Dempsey, heard updates on expanded May and June programming and new community partnerships. Senior Services Director Lydia McCoy presented the department's reports.
The Watertown Council on Aging reviewed senior services program updates and discussed a food pantry transition to Human Services.
Watertown Council on Aging discussed a $17 million capital plan for a new Senior Center. City Manager George Proakis outlined a five-year building project while prioritizing interim facility improvements including gymnasium access, parking expansion, and multipurpose room availability.
The Council on Aging approved updated bylaws and outlined 2026 strategic priorities. The board formalized virtual meetings at 4 PM, required five members be age 60 or older, and set majority vote as the decision standard.
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