Council on Aging

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

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

Council on Aging strategic planning refines financial security objectives. The Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Curt Siebert, met to establish action plans for Goal 1 of its strategic plan: providing financial security education to seniors. Tess Leary, Council on Aging Director, attended,

Essex Council on Aging approves financial security planning goal. The Strategic Planning Committee approved financial security education as an overarching goal for senior services and identified three supporting objectives: partnering with social services agencies, providing direct help with

Essex Council on Aging approves job-description updates and two-part FY27 budget submission. The Board voted to add a two-year college degree as a preferred qualification to the Volunteer and Activities Coordinator position; Susan Parady and Sue Lufkin opposed the addition on grounds it might limit