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Minutes of the COA Board Meeting
June 17, 2025 �OF-I
Present: Dick Kelsay Chair, Neal Boldrighini Vice Chair, Pat ComperchT0025 AUG 114 P 2: 14
Treasurer, Mary Hourigan Secretary, Paula Devine, LeeAnn Cerretani, Josephine;'-( fl
Madrazo, Director, and Wendy Adams, Assistant Director T
Absent: Mike Healey
Guests: Marie Grygienc, Rich Pocius, Nancy Graf
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair at 3:30 PM
Minutes from past meeting: Neal made a motion to accept the minutes from
May and Pat 2"d. The report was accepted by all.
Treasurer's Report: Pat reported no significant changes to the accounts. Mary
made a motion to file the report and Neal 2"d. All in favor.
Director's Report:
Override
The town is actively working to address the override situation in ways that
minimize the impact on the community. At this time, we do not have
specific information about what those impacts will be, but we will share
updates as they become available.
Josephine spoke to Parks and Rec and this fall we will no longer subsidize
the programs for seniors run by Parks and Rec.
Programs:
• Mansfield 250th Parade Watch Party, July 9th at 10:30 AM -viewing
of the Mansfield 250th Celebration Parade.
• Simplifying Final Expenses with Terri Pimento July 10th at 10:30 AM
learning how to plan for final expenses, eliminate family burden, and
understand the differences between life insurance and funeral
agreements, including potential tax-free benefits.
• Marty Gitlin "The Funniest Sitcoms of All Time" Presentation July
25th at 1:00 PM I presents a fun, interactive program featuring clips
and trivia from classic sitcoms like 1 Love Lucy, Cheers, and
Seinfeld.
Intergenerational programming with Parks and Rec
• Game Show Seniors vs Parks and Rec
• Steel Drum Band Outdoor Summer Concert July 24th at 2:00 PM
steel drum concert at Memorial Park, sponsored by the Mansfield
Local Cultural Council
Old Business
o Newsletter- mailed 10 newsletter other were available around
town and at the COA
o Food Pantry Update- 9 recipients and 3 completed deliveries,
good time to regroup and check in with Friends and Pantry
o Family Fun Night- who is willing to coordinate efforts from the
board?
■ 3 Friend's volunteers. They will sell water bottles,
neckbands and snuffle mats.
■ AnnaMarie from SHINE is volunteering to be at a table to
discuss SHINE.
■ Neal offered to bring cooler with water bottles, the tent
and a table.
New Business:
o Senior Safety Day- success over 100 participants and 24
vendors participated.
o Rich, VP of Friends, reported that the Friends group is
sponsoring 6 events in July. He also mentioned that Friends
will be at the "Common Market" from 9-1 one weekend a
month in June, July, August and September. The Friends
group is scheduling a meeting in September for Fundraising.
Mary made a motion to adjourn and Neal 2"d
Next meeting is August 19t" at 3:30.