Council on Aging reports 7 percent budget cut but plans spring events
Council on Aging faces $2,500 budget cut but schedules spring events. The Plainville Council on Aging reported that the town has reduced the department's budget by 7 percent, approximately $2,500, with the Council on Aging Friends organization, which reported a $30,225.09 treasury balance, pledging
Council on Aging · Meeting of April 14, 2026
PLAINVILLE — Council on Aging faces $2,500 budget cut but schedules spring events. The Plainville Council on Aging reported that the town has reduced the department's budget by 7 percent, approximately $2,500, with the Council on Aging Friends organization, which reported a $30,225.09 treasury balance, pledging to help offset the loss, according to COA Friends Secretary Jeanne Taylor. Chairperson Donna DiFiore oversaw the meeting as COA Director Christine Higgins reported upcoming programming including a weekly barbecue series beginning June 3, a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 with ten dollar tickets, a Health, Wellness and Resource Fair on May 28, and a variety of other spring activities.
COA representative Frank Nado reported that HESSCO raised $52,000 from a recent road race.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of April 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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