Council on Aging

Easthampton Council on Aging avoids budget cuts after override vote passes. Chair Cathie Schweitzer reported that the Finance Committee recommended preserving the fiscal 2027 budget. Since the Proposition 2.5 override vote passed, the agency will maintain Monday through Friday operating hours from

The Easthampton Council on Aging voted unanimously to formally oppose Mayor Derby's proposed $40,458.73 budget cut for FY2027. Vice-Chair Thomas Brown moved the opposition, arguing that the reduction represents less than one percent of the town's $65 million municipal budget but would

Council on Aging approves March minutes, weighs mayor's senior center freeze. The board voted 8-0 to accept prior minutes and discussed the mayor's decision to withhold $100,000 for a senior center feasibility study until the high school debt is paid off. Chair Cathie Schweitzer reported that the

Council on Aging considers mayor's combined facility proposal. Chair Cathie Schweitzer led discussion of Mayor Salem Derby's draft feasibility study for a 42,000- to 48,000-square-foot Senior Center and Recreation Complex at 226 Park Street, with estimated costs of $22 million to $34 million and a

Easthampton Council on Aging approves prior meeting minutes, reviews senior center finances. Chair Cathie Schweitzer presided over the January 20 hybrid meeting, with members Patrick Brough, Thomas Brown, Leslie Horner Button, Marie Ferraro, and Deb Peavey present. Senior Center Director Cindy