Council on Aging receives grant, launches strategic planning
Council on Aging · Meeting of February 3, 2026
Essex Council on Aging approves prior minutes, receives grant confirmation. The board unanimously approved its January 6 meeting minutes and received confirmation that $8,000 in formula grant funding will arrive in three installments. Director Tess Leary reported that staff wage-range increase requests will be submitted as a warrant article for the May 11 town meeting.
A five-year strategic plan is underway with the first goal targeting seniors' financial security; the planning committee will reconvene February 19. The Friends of the Council discussed shifting from event management to fundraising and are considering handing off four programs to Council staff.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of February 3, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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