HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 05/16/1976NOTE: Next meeting scheduled for June 21, 7 p.m. at the DIC.
MINUTES
Mansfield Council on Aging
May 16, 1976
Present were: Clara Flint, Linda Martinelli, Doreen Mulcahy, Robert Rankin,
Marie Connor, Caroline Bregnard and Maureen Canner B
The meeting was conducted by Clara Flint in the absence of Brad Johnson.
The Secretary's report was accepted.
A question was raised by Doreen Mulcahy on outside usage of the mini -bus as was
allowed for the Conservation Fair. A general discussion resulted in Maureen
being advised to check on whether or not the gas tank was refilled. Maureen
will also check with Brad to find out who has votin control of the mini bus.
The Treasurer's report indicating a balance of $3,(39.17 as of April 27 accepte
A discussion evolved regarding; funds for p
DIC. Maureen doesn't feel she`will have e
cleaning supplies etc. Maureei will check
what line item such material s ould come f
Jing supplies for upkeep of the
money to purchase janitorial
the Town Manager to find out
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A sink has been installed in t e kitc n area at the approximate cost of $400.6
Maureen talked with Rose Claff y of he DEF about using grant money from the
state to purchase a stov� for he tchen. She has,a quotation of $200.00 frog
Tom Goddard for a 30 inch\,stov ., otion to purchase stove with money from the
grant was made and carried,\Ro ert Rankin/Linda Martinelli.
A telephone extension will be 'nstalled Wednesday with money taken from the
gift account to pay for the in allation
The Home Care Program is',�
contract with Bristol Cou
ing h mpiin abeyance until the town -accepts the
Ho Health Care.
t two nurses have contacted three cases in town;
1 by the head of the Mass. Mental Health Clini
et up a worry group on a bimonthly basis on
1f $ienior Slims group. She is counselling six
ere are ten people she calls regularly on follow
w class on Monday mornings conducted by Lucy Bisbe<
knitting.
for this week.... Trips as previously mentioned and
In the mental health program
one of whom was visited,pers
in Attleboro. Maureen wants
Wednesday mornings.
The Dietitian has 15 members
people on special diets and
TheA is possibility of a n�
in crocheting, rug making o
A birthday party is pl
new trips are being pl
A summer lunch program
being worked on by Mrs- Bennett.
Bills presented: salaried, $127.00; electricity, $1.37; Fullers Hardware, $6Schofld Hardware, .7
i bus,
Colony Motors, $2.68$3 Big 4W Outlet, $35.00;SMansfield 4 n
Tire Co., $1460010and
dld
Cirelli's Foods, $75.79.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45.p.m.; R. Rankin/Caroline Bregnard.
Respectfully submitted, J� ��CcGI/cw Secretary