HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 10/15/2023Minutes of the COA Board Meeting
October 15, 2024
208 JUL 28 P 3: Ob
Present: Neal Boldrighini, Joan Hoey, Paula Devine, LeeAnn Cerretani, Pat Comperchio and
Mary Hourigan. Josephine Madrazo, Director, Wendy Adams, Asst. Director
Residents: Nancy Graf and Marie Grygienc
Absent: Dick Kelsay
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Paula Devine at 3:33 pm.
Minutes of September 2024:
Joan made a motion to accept the minutes and Lee Ann seconded. The report was accepted by
unanimous vote.
Treasurer's Report:
Pat stated that there was nothing significant to note. The report was accepted by unanimous
vote, motion made by Mary, seconded by Neal.
Friend's Report: Marie shared that the Friends have already raised $12,000 since April. The
general membership voted to give $1,000.00 to the COA for future needs. Marie thanked the
former Bake Sale Committee members: Joan Hoey, Evelyn Steele and Jane Alland for their
dedication and commitment to the Bake Sales. The new committee is comprised of Pat and
Frank Comperchio and Paula Devine. The Craft Fair will be on Saturday November 2, 2024 and
will be on Event Brite. They have 19 outside vendors at $50.00 a table. They have 26
volunteers for the day of the event.
Pat Comperchio reported on the Friend's Holiday luncheon on December 13th. Fresh Catch will
be catering the event.
Director's Report:
Social Services- open enrollment for SHINE began today, Rental requests, electrical assistance
Programs
• Veterans Breakfast - Wednesday— November 6th Time- 9:30
o Veterans and their spouses are invited to Join us for a Veterans Day Thank you
for your Service Breakfast, Mansfield's Veterans agent will be in attendance,
Breakfast will include Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausages & home fried potatoes.
Thank you for your service.
• Mass Audubon- Belize - The Importance of Protecting Migration Spaces with Mass
Audubon Tuesday, November 121h at 1:00 pm
o "Belize: The Importance of Protecting Migration Spaces": This program sheds
light on the significance of safeguarding areas within our state vital for bird
conservation and the critical overwintering sites for avian species. We share
captivating imagery captured from bird banding stations in Belize, along with an
introduction to Mass Audubon's conservation efforts in Central America
Friendsgiving -Luncheon -Friday, November 22"d - 11:30 pm - Cost: $5.00
o Join us for this popular annual event. Friendsgiving Lunch is $5.00 per person, A
turkey Gobbler sandwich from Mansfield Deli (potato chips and a cookie,
and Elisha will be hosting some "Turkey" trivia for prizes.
What is Normal Aging? -Friday November 1511- 1:00pm
o Join Athena Lavoie from Butler Hospital as they host an educational session on What is
and what isn't normal during the aging process.
Old Business:
New COA Layout
• New furniture and storage to replace old and damaged furniture. Quote $25,646.82
250 Anniversary
• The committee would love to see floats depicting an era or snapshot of history. The
only parameter would be that a float would have to fit under the railroad bridge and
not be wider than the road.
• The staging for the parade will beat the Winthrop Street parking lot, then we would go
out onto 106, under the bridge and then onto North Main down to the South Common.
New Business
New Hires
• Kelly Kemp started today 10/15/24
• Paula Cowell started 10/2/24
Exchanging ideas with other COAs — Paula discussed reaching out to other
COA Boards to see what they are doing to assist their COA. Possibly attend other Board
meetings or schedule a collabotative with board members to share ideas. Puala will draft a
letter to send to the COA directors to give to their Board of Directors.
A motion to adjourn was made by Paula at 5:00 PM and Neal 2"d
Next meeting will be November 19, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Adams