Town of East Hampton
Commission on Aging (COA)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
East Hampton Senior Center
MINUTES
Present: Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero, Vice Chairperson Mary Jo Shafer, Commission Members Ann McLaughlin and Robert Petell and Alternate Patricia Dufour.~Also present: Senior Center Director Jo Ann Ewing.
Not Present: Sue Greeno
Call to Order:
Chairperson Cynthia DelFavero called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center.
A motion was made by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to seat alternate Patricia Dufour. Voted (4-0).
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Ms. Shafer, seconded by Ms. Dufour, to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2012 meeting as amended. Voted (5-0).
Public Remarks:
None
Correspondence:
None
Senior Services Report:
Ms. Ewing reported the following:
- The newsletter has a new format
- Several trips were taken in August
- Energy assistance is starting
- Flu clinic September 26th
- Discussion of handicap parking issues
New Business:
Sub-Committee Reports:
Health & Wellness – Ms. DelFavero and Ms. Shafer - The group discussed an adult playground. Questions arose regarding the ownership of the Airline Trail, possible grants, Sears Park and insurance liability. Ms. DelFavero will contact Parks & Recreation Director Ruth Plummer.
Transportation – Ms. McLauglin and Ms. Ewing - Transportation is a statewide problem. There are issues with the current Dial-A-Ride program. They will be contacting other towns that have their own service.
Old Business:
Stop & Shop Letter:
No update.
Emergency Preparedness Update:
No update.
Senior Survey:
No update.
Comcast:
It was suggested that Commission on Aging members attend a meeting of the Northern Middlesex County Cable TV Advisory Board meeting on September 17th.
Laurel Ridge:
The Decide Create Share workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 15th.
The Medicare buss will be at Stop & Shop on October 23rd.
Housing Authority Report:
Ms. McLaughlin reported the following:
- Several members of the Housing Authority attended a recent conference
- RFP for congregate housing to be prepared
- All Housing Authority residents are signed up for EH Alerts
Town Council Assignments:
September 25 – Ms. Shafer
October 23 – Mr. Petell
November 27 – Ms. DelFavero
December 11 – Ms. Greeno
Public Remarks:
None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Ms. Dufour, seconded by Ms. Shafer, to adjourn the meeting at 4:07 p.m. Voted (5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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