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Newbury COA Approves Updated Vehicle Policy
The Newbury Council on Aging approved an updated vehicle policy that lets staff use a newly leased SUV when the senior van is unavailable.
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Council on Aging
Members: Joseph Kennedy (Member), Chuck Bear (Member), Josephine Antico (Member), Damon Jespersen (Chair), John Ferrara (Member), Geraldine DiMaio (Member), Jeanine Cunningham (Member)
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging re-elects leadership for FY27
Newbury's Council on Aging re-elects leadership for fiscal year 2027. Damon Jespersen was unanimously re-elected as chair, with Gerry DiMaio returning as vice chair and Jeanine Cunningham continuing as clerk. Director Cindy Currier reported on numerous programs including the Traveling Chef series,
Government · Council on Aging
Newbury COA Reelects Jespersen as Chair for FY27
Newbury Council on Aging reelects Jespersen as chair, tables a van-to-the-polls plan pending legal review. The committee voted unanimously Monday to return Damon Jespersen to the chair for fiscal year 2027, with Geraldine DiMaio as vice chair and Jeanine Cunningham as clerk.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging addresses membership gaps, tables van policy
The Council on Aging addresses membership losses while planning elder law programming. Chair Damon Jespersen reported that three council members will not continue with the board, with the Select Board to approve a replacement at its next meeting. The council tabled discussion of offering its
Government · Council on Aging
Newbury COA Advances Senior Van Service for Town Meeting, Flags Legal Questions
Newbury's Council on Aging voted unanimously June 8 to advance a plan offering the COA's 14-passenger accessible van for senior residents to attend town meetings and elections, while directing staff to first resolve open questions about insurance coverage and election-law obligations.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging pursues senior center strategy through Select Board
Council on Aging regroups after senior center study narrowly fails. A $250,000 warrant for senior center feasibility study was defeated by 10 votes at Town Meeting despite unanimous Select Board support and Finance Committee opposition. Chair Damon Jespersen plans to meet with the Select Board to
Government · Council on Aging
Newbury Senior Center Article Loses at Town Meeting by Just 10 Votes
Newbury's Council on Aging lost its Annual Town Meeting architect-funding article by just 10 votes, pivoting now to a combined senior center and Town Hall facility.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging seeks Town Meeting support for space study
Newbury Council on Aging advances space-study warrant article for Town Meeting. Chair Damon Jespersen urged council members to attend Town Meeting and support Article 11, which would fund a feasibility study for new space. The council unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and reported on
Government · Council on Aging
Newbury Council on Aging Pushes Town Meeting Vote on Facility Study Funding
Newbury Council on Aging urges residents to back a Town Meeting warrant article funding a feasibility study for a new senior center.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging resumes meetings, plans architect consultation
Newbury Council on Aging resumes operations after winter weather delays, with plans for architect consultation. Chair Damon Jespersen reported ongoing coordination with Town Administrator Tracey Blais on an Ad Hoc Committee Report and announced a warrant meeting will be held with an architect to
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