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Seniors & Aging

Councils on aging, senior centers, and services for older residents.

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Sherborn

Senior Youth Group

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Cooney Room/Youth Room

Townbrief reporting · Nov 1, 2026
Dunstable

Dunstable Council on Aging shares November events, programs

Dunstable's Council on Aging released its October newsletter detailing CodeRed sign-up, weekly luncheons, a November excursion, Bingo night, free exercise classes and a new councilor on Oct. 29.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Amherst

Senior services survey finds engagement gap

A Council on Aging and Senior Services survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use town senior programs, even though 73% plan to spend their senior years in town. The town released five priorities to address low engagement, costs and facility needs.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Dunstable

Dunstable Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Council on Aging previews November programs

Dunstable's Council on Aging previews November programs and welcomes a new councilor. From our own coverage: Council on Aging previews November programs. Also in today's brief (3 items): Mail ballots due before polls close Nov. 3; Community Preservation Committee holds hearing Nov. 4.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Middlesex County

Dunstable Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Council on Aging previews November programs

Dunstable's Council on Aging previews November programs and welcomes a new councilor. From our own coverage: Council on Aging previews November programs. Also in today's brief (3 items): Mail ballots due before polls close Nov. 3; Community Preservation Committee holds hearing Nov. 4.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Barnstable County

Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 31: State election polls open at the Senior Center

State election polls open at the Senior Center. Also in today's brief (5 items): State election polls open at the Senior Center; Historical commission set to vote on grant requests; Board of Health to weigh sewer deferral requests; Preservation panel weighs Monument Road land funding.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Orleans

Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 31: State election polls open at the Senior Center

State election polls open at the Senior Center. Also in today's brief (5 items): State election polls open at the Senior Center; Historical commission set to vote on grant requests; Board of Health to weigh sewer deferral requests; Preservation panel weighs Monument Road land funding.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 31, 2026
Rochester

ORR Junior High plans 33rd annual senior Thanksgiving dinner

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Silas Coellner announced that Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will host its 33rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for senior citizens from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester on Nov. 22.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 30, 2026
Mattapoisett

ORR Junior High plans 33rd annual senior Thanksgiving dinner

Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will host its 33rd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for senior citizens from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester on Nov. 22, with 300 tickets available through local Councils on Aging.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 30, 2026
Stow

Stow Senior Scoop newsletter released for November

The Stow Council on Aging released its November Senior Scoop newsletter, with registration for most listed activities opening Nov. 2. The COA also announced holiday closures for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 30, 2026
Ashland

Ashland Senior Center wins state innovation award

The Massachusetts Council on Aging gave Ashland Senior Center its Innovation of the Year award for a new Digital Literacy Lab built with a $25,000 grant. The lab offers accessible equipment and new classes, including computer skills, digital literacy, writing and virtual exploration programs.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 30, 2026
Wayland

Wayland Council on Aging adds weekly tech help, new Mah Jongg class

The Wayland Council on Aging's Oct. 29 newsletter announced new weekly Technology Help appointments starting next week and a new beginning Mah Jongg class starting in December, along with reminders about Election Day and a Nov. 3 Curious Minds talk.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 29, 2026
Goshen

Goshen Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Council on Aging board meets today

Goshen Council on Aging board meets today at 1 p.m. at town hall. Also in today's brief (3 items): Muscle strengthening class set for seniors; Monthly knitting and crafts group meets Nov. 4; Library book club picks true crime novel.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 29, 2026
Hampshire County

Goshen Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Council on Aging board meets today

Goshen Council on Aging board meets today at 1 p.m. at town hall. Also in today's brief (3 items): Muscle strengthening class set for seniors; Monthly knitting and crafts group meets Nov. 4; Library book club picks true crime novel.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 29, 2026
Worcester County

Board tightens senior trash discount to two residents

Mendon's Board of Health voted to tighten its senior trash-discount program, cutting the qualifying household size from four residents to two and creating a new appeal process.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Mendon

Board tightens senior trash discount to two residents

Mendon's Board of Health voted to tighten its senior trash-discount program, cutting the qualifying household size from four residents to two and creating a new appeal process.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Clinton

Carriage House Costs Mount at Senior Center

Clinton's Council on Aging flagged carriage house cost overruns and a nearly depleted ARPA fund. The center's director told the board the carriage house renovation's $30,000 contingency is fully spent, with overages now drawn from the formula grant "which we're supposed to use for the seniors."

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Worcester County

Carriage House Costs Mount at Senior Center

Clinton's Council on Aging flagged carriage house cost overruns and a nearly depleted ARPA fund. The center's director told the board the carriage house renovation's $30,000 contingency is fully spent, with overages now drawn from the formula grant "which we're supposed to use for the seniors."

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Franklin County

Orange Morning Brief, Oct. 28: COA suspends senior van service

Orange suspends senior van service while officials weigh a future senior center. Also in today's brief (2 items): Council on Aging suspends senior van service; Wheeler Mansion lists for $1.147 million.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Dunstable

Dunstable Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday

Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday; Bone Builders exercise class meets Wednesday morning; Nurse wellness check offered Wednesday morning; Regional planning group meets Wednesday afternoon.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026
Middlesex County

Dunstable Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday

Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday. Also in today's brief (6 items): Senior Games and luncheon set for Wednesday; Bone Builders exercise class meets Wednesday morning; Nurse wellness check offered Wednesday morning; Regional planning group meets Wednesday afternoon.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28, 2026

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