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Council on Aging

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Ashland Council on Aging updates mission statement language

Ashland Council on Aging votes to update mission statement language for older adults. The six-member board unanimously approved an amendment replacing "seniors" with "older adults" in the Council on Aging Mission Statement to align with the Senior Center's terminology, said Director Candi Wilson.

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging approves director's report, discusses 2027 planning

Ashland Council on Aging approves director updates and surveys fiscal 2027 outlook. The board voted unanimously to approve August meeting minutes and Director Candi Wilson's report on senior programs including a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Event and Police Department lunch on September 28. Members began

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Council on Aging names two Community Heroes, elects officers

Ashland Council on Aging selects two Community Heroes, elects officers. Julian received six votes and Jeanne Walter five votes in the Community Hero Award selection, with a motion to approve the two nominations passing 5 to 1. The council unanimously elected Donna Rombauer as Chair, Eve Aseltine as

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Ashland Council on Aging approves taping and participation policy

Ashland Council on Aging approves new policies on meeting transparency. The board unanimously approved rules governing the taping of meetings and citizen participation at its May 7 meeting. Director Candi Wilson reported on ongoing programs including AARP Tax Season offerings and the Citizens

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Council on Aging approves director report and meeting policies.

Ashland Council on Aging approves director report and meeting policies. Director Candi Wilson presented updates on services, programs, and events spanning transportation, outreach, and volunteer engagement. The board unanimously approved the director's report and new policies governing meeting

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Council on Aging approves director report and spring schedule

Council on Aging approves director's report and endorses four spring events ranging from a blood drive to an Alzheimer's partnership. Director Candi Wilson briefed the board on program updates, reporting that SNAP benefits have decreased but residents continue receiving Fuel Assistance funding

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Council on Aging approves report amid budget pressures

Ashland Council on Aging approves director's report amid budget pressures. Director Candi Wilson reported that a budget presented to town leadership on February 2 faces potential impacts from level funding or a 5 percent reduction, potentially reducing programs, services, and building hours. The

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Council on Aging appoints new member amid staffing constraints

Ashland Council on Aging appoints new member amid staffing constraints. The board voted unanimously 4-0 to appoint Meredith Gingrich to the council, with the appointment pending select board approval. Director Candi Wilson's report highlighted operational pressures: despite a three-fold increase in

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