Council on Aging approves sign updates, secures new funding
Council on Aging receives combined $60K in new grant funding for programs and facility improvements. Director Dan Petitt reported the Social Services department received a $20,000 ADA grant and the Community Compact Foundation awarded $40,000 for meal and hoarding-support programs. The board agreed
Council on Aging · Meeting of July 21, 2026
CONCORD — Council on Aging receives combined $60K in new grant funding for programs and facility improvements. Director Dan Petitt reported the Social Services department received a $20,000 ADA grant and the Community Compact Foundation awarded $40,000 for meal and hoarding-support programs. The board agreed to solicit additional bids for facility-sign improvements.
Yoga classes discontinue in September, replaced by Zumba and expanded Bone Power; water fountain and ice machine will be replaced. Town Moderator Karlen Reed presented remote-participation options for registered voters with disabilities at the 2027 Town Meetings (May 17-19), though the board raised accessibility concerns for those without computer skills or pin-based system ability.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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