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Home My WebLink About2026-05-05-COA-min[Type here] Town of Lexington Council on Aging Board Meeting May 5, 2026 COA-Sudhir Jain, Sue Rockwell, Bonnie Teitleman-Levin, Janet Perry, Ellen Cameron, Sandra Hackman, Julie -Ann Shapiro, Julie Barker Staff -Michelle Kelleher, Christine Dean Julie -Ann Shapiro called hybrid meeting to order at 2:32 PM, took attendance, Board reviewed and approved April minutes. New Business • Article 8 Vision for Lexington passed • COA Board member opening, Julie Barker's term expiring • Ellen C requests that Board vote on climate priorities, she will send survey to COA • Sandra Hackman reports 2 passed articles at town mtg o Taxation aid o Universal design • Senior dance transportation via senior van @ $25 Event 10/4 2- 5 PM • Discovery Day COA participation to be determined Staff Reports Christine Dean -Community Center Director • Community Center tent up, Recreation gearing up for summer • Dana Home Grant funding aquatic program for seniors • Community Center furniture ordered Michelle Kelleher, Senior Services Director • Meet'n Greet for Seniors 1;30-2:30 prior to COA Board mtg 6/3/2026 • Hoarding grant, Fran Sevullo developed decluttering resource guide, presentation 5/7 • Alzheimer's presentation Dr Elizabeth Vassey 5/5, 70 attended • Trip 5/26 to RI 50 attending • Dana Home Grants: Cooking and Forever Fit Age Friendly Subcommittee Update • Home modification grant • John Z and Sandra H met w/Affordable Housing Trust [Type here] • Grants: 0 interest loan for safety in home, grant to preserve older homes from teardown • Grant applications due 6/1 • Will ask Dana B to spearhead, consult w/Littleton where they have this, will postpone and learn more before moving forward • Transportation -board members reached out to neighboring communities re transportation, esp on demand, will update spreadsheet; none of communities have something like Lexpress, which is unique • Update on COA on the Road: Countryside, Vynbrook-few attended, need translator, Chinese residents little awareness of Comm Center, most attend day program in Bedford • Julie and Michelle will chat with police re permanent parking permits Liaison Reports Minuteman Senior Services Sudhir Jain Lobby Day 5/6 at State House included AARP, Senior Action Community, MA Behavioral Health and others on home and community based activities for health, safety, care Benefits Check Up Website -new website where older people can check on benefits for which they may be eligible, food and utilities Benefitcheckup.org MealsOnWheels grant $70 million from Mackenzie Scott Transportation — Sudhir Intro mtg on how to apply for transportation 6/18/26 10 AM-12PM 6/16/26 Class 1-4 PM for exploring adults who want to use bus Application sent to Selectboard re: some bus route changes FCOA Sudhir— no update Commission on Disability —Janet Perry- new trash initiative will be difficult for older, disabled people; members voted against automated pick up and fees Recreation -no update Housing Authority Sue Rockwell— Countryside consultant will provide recommendations for renovations, which will be submitted to HUD and construction can begin fall, 2027; brief annual mtg, no change in officers Housing Partnership Sandra Hackman -will meet w/new chair, Nanette Burns Vision for Lexington — John Zhao spoke eloquently at town mtg re: survey, will include questions for older people [Type here] Mental Health — Ellen Cameron, Jyotsna Kakullavarapu, no update Strategic Equity Ellen Cameron no update Center Committee — no update Meeting adjourned: 3:41 PM Next meeting June 3, 2026 Hybrid, Community Center, 2:30-4PM. Bonnie Teitleman Levin