Council on Aging Welcomes Deputy Director, Discusses Budget Staffing Cuts
Council on Aging welcomed a new Deputy Director, discussed staffing cuts from town budget crisis. Chairperson Meg Clancy presided as the board approved August minutes 6-2, with Secretary Sheila Pennell and Vice-Chairperson Theresa Ominsky abstaining.
Council on Aging · Meeting of September 15, 2026
SOUTH HADLEY — Council on Aging welcomed a new Deputy Director, discussed staffing cuts from town budget crisis. Chairperson Meg Clancy presided as the board approved August minutes 6-2, with Secretary Sheila Pennell and Vice-Chairperson Theresa Ominsky abstaining. The board set two Community Conversations for September 22 at 5:30 p.m. and October 1 at 11 a.m. to discuss staffing changes and distribute a community needs survey.
Transportation Coordinator Eric received approval for a voluntary reduction to 35 hours per week, and the Public Health Registered Nurse reduced service hours to every other Thursday.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of September 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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