Council on Aging

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