The Emergency Assistance Fund Committee unanimously approved two emergency assistance requests at its July 10 virtual meeting. Chair Abigail Butt credited Town Social Workers Natalia Dedkov and Lily Sonis for six months of effort referring qualified residents to RAFT, a state housing financial
Lincoln's Council on Aging reported progress on the new Community Center, expected to complete by December 14 with January occupancy, capping a $1,345,000 fundraising effort by the Friends board. The joint COA and Friends meeting heard announcements of expanded senior programming: seventy-five
Lincoln's Council on Aging and Human Services approved prior minutes and heard liaison reports on housing maintenance needs, an upcoming equity assessment, and state funding risks.
Lincoln's Council on Aging & Human Services board approved April minutes and learned the state's AGE Formula Grant will remain level-funded for fiscal year 2027. Director Abigail Butt reported the grant provides $16 per resident aged 60 and older, maintaining support following concerns about
Lincoln Council on Aging reviews housing lottery, community center transition, and social services. Housing Commission will soon open a lottery for a vacant ADA-compliant subsidized unit prioritizing disabled tenants, with two applicants under Select Board interview for commission membership.
Council on Aging board hears report of programming growth. Director Abigail Butt reported substantial increases in program attendance for fiscal year 2024/25, continuing an upward trend from the prior year, despite temporary disruptions while Bemis Hall underwent boiler replacement. The Community
Council on Aging monitored community center timeline concerns, housing lottery plans. The board unanimously approved minutes from the December 9 and January 13 meetings. Director Abigail Butt reported the Community Center Building Committee expressed concerns about completing construction on
Lincoln's Council on Aging heard updates on senior services and community programs. Director Abigail Butt reported that Medicare Open Enrollment counseling reached 124 seniors in 174 sessions, a significant increase from prior years. Minuteman Senior Services was nearing its $420,000 fundraising
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