Council on Aging

Franklin Council on Aging reelects leadership and pursues $55,525 in state and cultural grants. Chair Lyn O'Brien, Vice Chair Phyllis Malcolm, and Secretary Faith Flaherty were unanimously reelected. Deputy Director Chastity Cheng reported three State Incentive Grant applications due June 5,

Franklin Council on Aging approved March minutes and heard from Housing Authority Executive Director Nayda Sanchez DeJesus. Ms. DeJesus, certified as a National and Massachusetts Public Housing Manager with 22 and a half years' experience in public housing management, reported the Franklin Housing

Franklin Council on Aging approves amended February minutes and receives director report on facility improvements. Director Sarah Amaral reported the Senior Center installed gym equipment, is pursuing quotes for furniture and kitchen appliances, and secured another donation from the Robert Catalano

The Franklin Council on Aging approved amended January minutes and received Director Sarah Amaral's report that the Town Administrator's FY27 budget includes no Senior Center cuts, though free cash sustainability remains uncertain. Amaral confirmed the council's budget will be reviewed by the Town

Franklin Council on Aging shifts regular meetings to Wednesday 11 a.m. Vice Chair Phyllis Malcolm presided in the absence of Chair Lyn O'Brien, with eight members present and the time-change motion passing unanimously. Director Sarah Amaral reported receipt of a $21,725.73 estate donation from