Essex Council on Aging appointed Diane Polley to lead following Kay Joseph's recent death. At the September 1 meeting, the board voted unanimously to appoint Polley, former Vice Chair, to a one-year term as Chairperson, and unanimously appointed Pamela Liaperdos to Vice Chair. Attendees also voted
The Council on Aging unanimously approved two building-use requests and authorized a $2,305 elevator emergency phone system upgrade on August 4. The board approved the Essex Senior Club's request to use the downstairs space for monthly meetings on the first and third Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., and
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
The Essex Council on Aging approves 2026-2030 strategic plan with new performance metrics. Chair Diane Polley led the board to unanimous approval of the amended strategic plan, which was reordered to place broader priorities first. The council unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and
Essex Council on Aging elects Joseph as new chair. Kay Joseph, who had served as Past Chairman, was unanimously elected Chair, replacing Diane Polley as Vice Chair. The board unanimously reappointed Pamela Liaperdos, Diane Polley, and Curt Siebert to three-year terms while accepting the resignation
Essex Council on Aging unanimously approves new Bluezone Nutrition Program for May launch. Director Tess Leary introduced the nine-pillar program, based on international longevity research, featuring workshops, cooking classes, and food items from Marshview Farm for seniors. Board members
Essex Council on Aging removes needs-assessment requirement from strategic plan. The Strategic Planning Committee revised its 2026-2030 plan, determining that staff and volunteers lack qualifications to perform formal health assessments for seniors. Objective 3, to boost engagement for seniors with
Essex Council on Aging Strategic Planning Committee affirms three-goal strategic plan for 2026-2030. Chaired by Curt Siebert, the committee confirmed objectives for Goal 2 on senior health and well-being, including fall-risk assessments and Chebacco Terrace collaboration, and Goal 3 on community
Essex Council on Aging unanimously approves salary increases and event management framework. The council approved salary increases for two positions: the Outreach Coordinator salary rose to $29 per hour, at the maximum of the $23-29 wage range recently established by the town, and the Volunteer and
Essex Council on Aging sets strategic direction with three core goals for seniors. The committee confirmed a focus on financial security education for seniors and established two additional priorities: developing programs to promote health and independence, and raising awareness of available senior
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