Council on Aging

Agendas and Minutes

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FY24 Future Scheduled Meetings

Monday, September 11, 2023

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (Due to holiday)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023  (Due to Town Meeting on Nov 13th)

Monday, December 11, 2023

January 2024 - no meeting

Monday, February 12, 2024

Monday, March 11, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, May 13, 2024

Monday June 10, 2024

July 2024 - no meeting

December 2023

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  1. Mon Dec. 11

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Members

  1. Marilyn Shapleigh

    Chair

    Term Expires: 2024


  1. John Parsons

    Vice Chair

    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Nancy Ziemlak

    Associate/Secretary
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    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Jacquelyn Behenna

    Associate
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    Term Expires: 2024


  1. Joan Coco

    Member

    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Linda Connors

    Associate
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    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Beverly Cunio

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2024


  1. Rosemarie DeBenedetto

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Karen Fotino

    Member

    Term Expires: 2024


  1. Sally Hoyt

    Associate
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    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Karen Janowski

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Karen Pinette

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2024


  1. Jean Prato

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Deborah Small

    Member

    Term Expires: 2025


  1. Nancy Tawadros

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2024


  1. Council on Aging Vacant Associate 2024

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2024


Overview

The Council on Aging functions as a Board of Directors. The Council is composed of ten Reading citizens who have demonstrated a concern for and a commitment to the elderly. The Council is appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

Their responsibilities include:

  1. Identifying the needs & interests of senior citizens and encouraging programs to address those needs and interests.
  2. Educating the community about the needs of senior citizens.
  3. Developing a network for information sharing.
  4. Establishing policy direction to be implemented by Reading Elder Services.



View the Official Board and Committee Members (PDF) posted by the Town Clerk