HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-20 Council on Aging MinutesRegular Meeting
Council on Aging
September 20, 1976
No secretaries report was read, as there was no quorm at last months meeting.
No treasurers report was read,
Teddy Cox, Photography teacher for the Council, presented a petition with 112 names
requesting the reinstatement of Mrs, Thelma Somers. Teddy Cox wanted to know why
Firs, Somers was asked to resign, and if what Mrs. Hodson did was legal, firs. Hodson
stated. that she was unable to discuss the Boards decision in the matter, also that
the Town has a grievance procedure which Mrs. Somers could follow, Mrs. Dodson assured
everyone present that she followed ever By-Law with the assistance of the Town Officials
in asking for Firs, Somers resignation, The Board then turned letters of disapproval
that they had received over to Mrs. Hodson,
The Congregate Meals program was discussed. The "Town would be getting 40 per day,
which could be carded over. Four meals could be delivered. The cost to the Town
would be $2,218. The Young Womens League has volunteered to serve the meals. A
possible site at the Community Center was discussed. Dr. Guerra moved to take a
vote, it was seconded by Rev. Emrich, Everyone was in favor of taking a motion to
Town Meeting,
The annual dinner was then discussed. A tentative date of November 9, 1976 was
agreeable. Verna. Lantz said she would look into the entertainment,
Eric's greenhouse has always taken care of the flowers, Mrs. Hodson received a, call
from Weston's greenhouse stating that they would like to get involved in the annual.
dinner.
Mr. Southworth came to discuss the proposal for housing on Main Street, The development
will be for people in the low to moderate income brackets, Mr, Southworth wanted
some input from the Council about the Elderly. The Board looked at photographs of
different developments around the State, The Board set a date of October 17th at 1:00
to inspect one of :the developments, Jean Dube', Charlie Stratton, Betty Louanis and.
Gina Hodson will be going on the trip,
Members Present;
Virginia Gent Hodson, Chairman
Charles Stratton
James Dumas
Rev, Emrich
Elizabeth Louanis
Verna Lantz
Jean .Dube'
Bob Sullivan"
Dr. Guerra.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Beauchamp