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Town of Lexington Council on Aging Board Meeting
April 1, 2026
COA-Sudhir Jain, Sue Rockwell, Bonnie Teitleman-Levin, Janet
Perry, Ellen Cameron, Sandra Hackman,John Zhao, Charles James,
Julie Barker
Staff-Michelle Kelleher, Christine Dean, Fran Savullo, Dana
Bickelman
John Zhao called hybrid meeting to order at 2:31 PM, took
attendance, Board reviewed and approved March minutes.
New Business
Ellen Cameron will send out survey on climate change, also on town
website
Staff Reports
Christine Dean
Registration for spring session ongoing
National Public Health Week highlights trainings in mindfulness,
insomnia cycle, SHINE, cardiovascular health, sound bath
Track walk 4/8 5PM
Pinemeadows Golf course open, new playground fence, tent up
5/1-10/1
New signage, new Lincoln Park fitness stations
Michelle Kelleher, Senior Services Director
End of April end of 80+ classes; 2 OWLL courses canceled
Regis Health and Wellness ongoing
Salem Cross Inn and Quabbin reservoir trip 4/22
Vaccines, wellness being brought to homebound
Dana Bickelman-Director, Human Services
Job searches for manager of transportation, senior manager
Update on Articles 24, 32 and 33 prior to town mtg
New program to make donations to help older people w/taxes,now 5
plans to help w/taxes
Art 32 Change name Executive Office of Elder Affairs to Executive
Office of Aging and Independence (AGE)
Art 33 Universal design important,should be included
Motions: COA Board unanimously supports articles 24, 32, 33
Communication Tools John Zhao create listserve to share
information
AgeFriendly Subcommittee Update
Meet and Greets-Ellen, Charles visited Brookhaven, plan to
visit Lexington at Home, Vinebrook, Countryside, police and
Sherrif’s department
o BH Residents unaware of transportation available, would
like more, along w/ tech training; expressed appreciation
to visit and knowing about Lexington resources. Plan to
build relationship w/BH
Meet and Greet at Community Center prior to COA mtg 6/3 at
1:30
Parking passes 2621; Arlington provides permanent sticker
Liason Reports
Minuteman Senior Services Sudhir Jain
Older Deaf Lobby Day 5/6 at State House;Healthy Living, SHINE,
improved dementia program (Medicare)
Care for Caregivers group Wednesdays 5-6 PM at COA Burlington
Volunteer celebration 4/22 at Scottish Museum
Transportation – Sudhir Transportation Advisory board will come to
COA, Michelle to invite; resources for transport may be limited due to
high school construction cost
FCOA Sudhir– new, younger members needed; COA requested $300
funding for meet and greets; 20+ submissions for Lifetime;
transportation for senior dance in October needed, will discuss future
mtg
Commission on Disablity –Janet Perry- no update
Housing Authority Sue Rockwell– no update
Housing Partnership Sandra Hackman -recommendation for
Selectboard; universal design needs educating community, good
principles
Vision for Lexington – John Zhao proposed budget $75,000 for vision
of Lexington survey
Mental Health – Ellen Cameron, Jyotsna Kakullavarapu, no update
Strategic Equity Ellen Cameron no update
Center Committee – no update
Meeting adjourned: 4:00 PM
Next meeting May 6, 2026 Hybrid, Community Center, 2:30-4PM.
Bonnie Teitleman Levin