Council on Aging approves Friends meeting location, discusses no-show policy
The Council on Aging approves permanent meeting location for the Friends organization. The Board unanimously approved, with one abstention, the Friends of the ECOA's request to hold monthly meetings at the Essex Senior Center on the 2nd Tuesday at 3 pm. Chair Kay Joseph abstained due to her Friends
Council on Aging · Meeting of July 7, 2026
ESSEX — The Council on Aging approves permanent meeting location for the Friends organization. The Board unanimously approved, with one abstention, the Friends of the ECOA's request to hold monthly meetings at the Essex Senior Center on the 2nd Tuesday at 3 pm. Chair Kay Joseph abstained due to her Friends Board membership.
Director Tess Leary reported strong membership growth: 12,010 FY25 participants, approximately 3,000 more than prior year. The discounted trash bag program sold 75 packages this month. The Council discussed establishing a no-show policy for event participants and explored fitness testing for seniors on demanding activities.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of July 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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