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Seniors & Aging

Councils on aging, senior centers, and services for older residents.

Reading NewsAug 30, 2026

ReCAL Senior Center Site Shows New Construction Progress

Reading Center for Active Living site shows fresh construction progress as the town's capital-project pages update this week. Town Manager Jayne Wellman's office flagged the movement at the ReCAL site without detailing specific milestones, while the town continues summer mosquito sprayi…

Wareham NewsAug 30, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program to Locate Missing Seniors

Wareham this week launched a new Silver Alert Program designed to help locate missing seniors, a collaborative safety initiative between town departments. The town's News Flash also highlighted ADA accessibility improvements underway at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell and reminded resid…

Middlesex County NewsAug 30, 2026

ReCAL Senior Center Site Shows New Construction Progress

Reading Center for Active Living site shows fresh construction progress as the town's capital-project pages update this week. Town Manager Jayne Wellman's office flagged the movement at the ReCAL site without detailing specific milestones, while the town continues summer mosquito sprayi…

Plymouth County NewsAug 30, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program to Locate Missing Seniors

Wareham this week launched a new Silver Alert Program designed to help locate missing seniors, a collaborative safety initiative between town departments. The town's News Flash also highlighted ADA accessibility improvements underway at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell and reminded resid…

Danvers NewsAug 25, 2026

Danvers Resident Promoted To Senior VP At Bridgewell

Danvers resident Joanna Huntington was promoted to senior vice president of operations at Bridgewell, overseeing the nonprofit's northeastern Massachusetts programs, according to Danvers Patch. Separately, Danvers Patch reported that an ice cream delivery service, which grew from a sing…

Essex County NewsAug 25, 2026

Danvers Resident Promoted To Senior VP At Bridgewell

Danvers resident Joanna Huntington was promoted to senior vice president of operations at Bridgewell, overseeing the nonprofit's northeastern Massachusetts programs, according to Danvers Patch. Separately, Danvers Patch reported that an ice cream delivery service, which grew from a sing…

Wrentham NewsAug 24, 2026

Wrentham Council on Aging Releases September Program Newsletter

Wrentham's Council on Aging released its September "Looking Ahead" newsletter this week, previewing fall programs for seniors. The town's News Flash system posted the update Monday, part of the department's regular cycle of alerts on programming, trips and services for residents age 60 …

Norfolk County NewsAug 24, 2026

Wrentham Council on Aging Releases September Program Newsletter

Wrentham's Council on Aging released its September "Looking Ahead" newsletter this week, previewing fall programs for seniors. The town's News Flash system posted the update Monday, part of the department's regular cycle of alerts on programming, trips and services for residents age 60 …

Plymouth County NewsAug 23, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program to Locate Missing Seniors

Wareham launched a new Silver Alert Program this week to help locate missing older residents. The town described the effort, aimed at seniors who go missing, as a collaborative initiative, though it did not name a lead department or provide operational details. The announcement came alo…

Tyngsborough NewsAug 23, 2026

Tyngsborough Sets Ice Cream Social for New Elder Services Director

Tyngsborough is planning an ice cream social meet and greet for the town's new Director of Elder Services, Town Hall announced Sunday, Aug. 23. The News Flash post did not name the incoming director or set a firm date for the event, but it marks a leadership change in the department tha…

Middlesex County NewsAug 23, 2026

Tyngsborough Sets Ice Cream Social for New Elder Services Director

Tyngsborough is planning an ice cream social meet and greet for the town's new Director of Elder Services, Town Hall announced Sunday, Aug. 23. The News Flash post did not name the incoming director or set a firm date for the event, but it marks a leadership change in the department tha…

Norfolk County NewsAug 23, 2026

Holbrook Little League's Bulldogs Senior softball squad has new dates on its schedule, including matchups against Kingston, Hull and Plymouth.

Holbrook Little League's website posted new schedule dates this week for its Bulldogs Senior softball team: a Sept. 2 practice at Holbrook-Sumner Field Complex, a Sept. 13 home game against Kingston, a Sept. 20 road trip to Hull, and an Oct. 4 game at Plymouth. No Holbrook High School g…

Holbrook NewsAug 23, 2026

Holbrook Little League's Bulldogs Senior softball squad has new dates on its schedule, including matchups against Kingston, Hull and Plymouth.

Holbrook Little League's website posted new schedule dates this week for its Bulldogs Senior softball team: a Sept. 2 practice at Holbrook-Sumner Field Complex, a Sept. 13 home game against Kingston, a Sept. 20 road trip to Hull, and an Oct. 4 game at Plymouth. No Holbrook High School g…

Wareham NewsAug 23, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program to Locate Missing Seniors

Wareham launched a new Silver Alert Program this week to help locate missing older residents. The town described the effort, aimed at seniors who go missing, as a collaborative initiative, though it did not name a lead department or provide operational details. The announcement came alo…

Middlesex County NewsAug 21, 2026

Malden Teens Unveil Green Space Mural With Senior Center

Malden teens unveiled a revamped green space mural Friday, capping this summer's youth employment program with a celebration for seniors. The Malden Teen Enrichment Center's 2026 Mayor's Youth Summer Employment Program wrapped for the season, with MTEC youth workers completing projects …

Malden NewsAug 21, 2026

Malden Teens Unveil Green Space Mural With Senior Center

Malden teens unveiled a revamped green space mural Friday, capping this summer's youth employment program with a celebration for seniors. The Malden Teen Enrichment Center's 2026 Mayor's Youth Summer Employment Program wrapped for the season, with MTEC youth workers completing projects …

Middlesex County NewsAug 17, 2026

Tyngsborough ZBA continues Kendall Road senior campus review to Sept. 10

Tyngsborough zoning board delays decision on 202-unit senior campus to September 10.

Tyngsborough NewsAug 17, 2026

Tyngsborough ZBA continues Kendall Road senior campus review to Sept. 10

Tyngsborough zoning board delays decision on 202-unit senior campus to September 10.

Waltham NewsAug 17, 2026

Anduril Advertises Senior Engineering Jobs In Waltham

Anduril Industries is advertising senior engineering jobs paying up to $191,000 in Waltham as the defense tech firm expands its local footprint. According to a NewsBreak report titled "Waltham IT Hiring Now: Multiple Senior Tech Roles $160K+," the openings include a Lead Systems Enginee…

Worcester County NewsAug 17, 2026

Millbury Launches Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury has launched a new digital literacy platform for seniors and expanded library tech help this month. The town announced a partnership with GetSetUp, giving older residents access to live and on-demand classes on using smartphones and everyday technology. Meanwhile, the Millbury …

Millbury NewsAug 17, 2026

Millbury Launches Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury has launched a new digital literacy platform for seniors and expanded library tech help this month. The town announced a partnership with GetSetUp, giving older residents access to live and on-demand classes on using smartphones and everyday technology. Meanwhile, the Millbury …

Middlesex County NewsAug 17, 2026

Anduril Advertises Senior Engineering Jobs In Waltham

Anduril Industries is advertising senior engineering jobs paying up to $191,000 in Waltham as the defense tech firm expands its local footprint. According to a NewsBreak report titled "Waltham IT Hiring Now: Multiple Senior Tech Roles $160K+," the openings include a Lead Systems Enginee…

Plymouth County NewsAug 16, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program for Missing Seniors

Wareham officials launched a new Silver Alert Program this week to help locate missing seniors. The collaborative initiative involving town and public safety agencies arrives alongside accessibility upgrades underway at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell and a new free-ride pilot with Circ…

Wareham NewsAug 16, 2026

Wareham Launches Silver Alert Program for Missing Seniors

Wareham officials launched a new Silver Alert Program this week to help locate missing seniors. The collaborative initiative involving town and public safety agencies arrives alongside accessibility upgrades underway at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell and a new free-ride pilot with Circ…

Boston NewsAug 14, 2026

Council panel reviews water bill discount program for seniors, disabled

Boston council committee reviews water bill discount reaching 11,000 homeowners. City Councilor Edward M.

Suffolk County NewsAug 14, 2026

Council panel reviews water bill discount program for seniors, disabled

Boston council committee reviews water bill discount reaching 11,000 homeowners. City Councilor Edward M.

Middlesex County NewsAug 13, 2026

Zoning board to weigh Kendall Road senior housing plan tonight

Tyngsborough Zoning Board weighs 40-cottage senior housing plan and a Dunstable Road enforcement appeal.

Tyngsborough NewsAug 13, 2026

Zoning board to weigh Kendall Road senior housing plan tonight

Tyngsborough Zoning Board weighs 40-cottage senior housing plan and a Dunstable Road enforcement appeal.

Middlesex County NewsAug 12, 2026

Medford Assessors Approve Veteran and Senior Exemptions for January Tax Bills

Medford Board of Assessors approves wave of veteran and senior property tax exemptions for January bills. The board, comprising Chair Jared Johnson, John Lopes, and Dave Papio, also approved motor vehicle excise commitment number four for fiscal year 2026 totaling $353,661.48.

Medford NewsAug 12, 2026

Medford Assessors Approve Veteran and Senior Exemptions for January Tax Bills

Medford Board of Assessors approves wave of veteran and senior property tax exemptions for January bills. The board, comprising Chair Jared Johnson, John Lopes, and Dave Papio, also approved motor vehicle excise commitment number four for fiscal year 2026 totaling $353,661.48.

Worcester County NewsAug 11, 2026

Lunenburg Council on Aging hires outreach coordinator, flags September 2 tax relief deadline

Lunenburg's Council on Aging hired a new outreach coordinator and warned seniors of an approaching tax relief deadline at its August 11 meeting.

Lunenburg NewsAug 11, 2026

Lunenburg Council on Aging hires outreach coordinator, flags September 2 tax relief deadline

Lunenburg's Council on Aging hired a new outreach coordinator and warned seniors of an approaching tax relief deadline at its August 11 meeting.

Millbury NewsAug 11, 2026

Millbury Launches Digital Literacy Help for Seniors, Library Patrons

Millbury rolled out new digital-literacy help for seniors and library patrons as drought conditions persist regionally. Town Hall announced a partnership with GetSetUp, an online learning platform for older adults, while the Millbury Public Library added a Saturday drop-in tech help ses…

Worcester County NewsAug 11, 2026

Millbury Launches Digital Literacy Help for Seniors, Library Patrons

Millbury rolled out new digital-literacy help for seniors and library patrons as drought conditions persist regionally. Town Hall announced a partnership with GetSetUp, an online learning platform for older adults, while the Millbury Public Library added a Saturday drop-in tech help ses…

Newburyport NewsAug 10, 2026

Newburyport Council on Aging Prepares for NewStock Fundraiser

Newburyport's Council on Aging is gearing up for its NewStock fundraiser, according to a Newburyport Daily News report published Monday. The paper also reports the town's Chamber Music Festival continues its run of performances Thursday, and the community's Village Talk speaker series r…

Essex County NewsAug 10, 2026

Newburyport Council on Aging Prepares for NewStock Fundraiser

Newburyport's Council on Aging is gearing up for its NewStock fundraiser, according to a Newburyport Daily News report published Monday. The paper also reports the town's Chamber Music Festival continues its run of performances Thursday, and the community's Village Talk speaker series r…

Greenfield NewsAug 9, 2026

Greenfield Senior Center Hosts Fresh Produce Distribution

Greenfield Senior Center held a fresh produce distribution for residents this week, giving older adults access to healthy food close to home. The Greenfield Recorder documented the event in a photo gallery published Aug. 9, one of the few local items to surface today. Separately, the to…

Franklin County NewsAug 9, 2026

Greenfield Senior Center Hosts Fresh Produce Distribution

Greenfield Senior Center held a fresh produce distribution for residents this week, giving older adults access to healthy food close to home. The Greenfield Recorder documented the event in a photo gallery published Aug. 9, one of the few local items to surface today. Separately, the to…

Suffolk County NewsAug 6, 2026

Boston panel approves MBTA elevator repairs, senior housing streets

Boston's Public Improvement Commission clears MBTA elevator project and advances 192-unit senior housing streets in a packed Aug. 6 hearing.

Boston NewsAug 6, 2026

Boston panel approves MBTA elevator repairs, senior housing streets

Boston's Public Improvement Commission clears MBTA elevator project and advances 192-unit senior housing streets in a packed Aug. 6 hearing.

Middlesex County NewsAug 6, 2026

Melrose Volunteers To Prepare Farmers' Market Meals For Seniors

Melrose volunteers will prepare farmers' market meals for local seniors, three community organizations announced this week. According to a Melrose Patch report, the initiative pairs fresh market produce with prepared meals for seniors, though Patch did not identify all three partnering …

Melrose NewsAug 6, 2026

Melrose Volunteers To Prepare Farmers' Market Meals For Seniors

Melrose volunteers will prepare farmers' market meals for local seniors, three community organizations announced this week. According to a Melrose Patch report, the initiative pairs fresh market produce with prepared meals for seniors, though Patch did not identify all three partnering …

CanterburyAug 5, 2026

Planning Board hears proposal for 72-unit senior care facility at West Road

Planning Board considers 72-unit senior care facility with significant emergency impact. The board heard a conceptual proposal from As Life Goes On, LLC for two buildings at West Road offering Assisted Living and Memory Care units at $5,000-$7,000 and $7,000-$12,000 monthly respectively. According

Millbury NewsAug 5, 2026

Millbury Unveils Senior Digital Literacy Program With GetSetUp

Millbury unveiled a new digital literacy program for seniors using the online platform GetSetUp, town officials announced this week. The Conservation Commission, which oversees the town's wetlands, lakes, ponds and streams, is separately seeking a volunteer to fill an open seat on its b…

Grafton NewsAug 5, 2026

Grafton Senior Center Entrance Closed Through August For Ramp Work

Grafton's Senior Center front entrance remains closed through the end of August as crews finish ramp construction that began July 27. The town also opened applications for a new Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, which will develop a strategic plan for changes at the Common, and th…

Worcester County NewsAug 5, 2026

Millbury Unveils Senior Digital Literacy Program With GetSetUp

Millbury unveiled a new digital literacy program for seniors using the online platform GetSetUp, town officials announced this week. The Conservation Commission, which oversees the town's wetlands, lakes, ponds and streams, is separately seeking a volunteer to fill an open seat on its b…

Worcester County NewsAug 5, 2026

Grafton Senior Center Entrance Closed Through August For Ramp Work

Grafton's Senior Center front entrance remains closed through the end of August as crews finish ramp construction that began July 27. The town also opened applications for a new Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, which will develop a strategic plan for changes at the Common, and th…

Tyngsborough NewsAug 4, 2026

Alyssa Lee named Tyngsborough's new Elder Services director

Alyssa Lee has been appointed Tyngsborough's next Director of Elder Services, Town Manager Colin Loiselle announced this week. The town also released a PFAS resource guide to help residents understand "forever chemicals" risks in drinking water, and the Dracut Water Supply District bega…

Middlesex County NewsAug 4, 2026

Alyssa Lee named Tyngsborough's new Elder Services director

Alyssa Lee has been appointed Tyngsborough's next Director of Elder Services, Town Manager Colin Loiselle announced this week. The town also released a PFAS resource guide to help residents understand "forever chemicals" risks in drinking water, and the Dracut Water Supply District bega…

Worcester County NewsAug 2, 2026

Senior Center Previews Medicare, Caregiver Support Sessions For Week Ahead

Senior Center previews Medicare and caregiver support sessions ahead of a packed week of town meetings and events. Shrewsbury's Senior Center flagged drop-in help for residents turning 65 soon and those managing a loved one's care plan in its Aug. 3-7 Happenings update, as the town also…

Shrewsbury NewsAug 2, 2026

Senior Center Previews Medicare, Caregiver Support Sessions For Week Ahead

Senior Center previews Medicare and caregiver support sessions ahead of a packed week of town meetings and events. Shrewsbury's Senior Center flagged drop-in help for residents turning 65 soon and those managing a loved one's care plan in its Aug. 3-7 Happenings update, as the town also…

Amherst NewsJul 31, 2026

Bangs Community Center Renovation Targets Safety, Senior Center Upgrades

Bangs Community Center renovations advance with safety, accessibility and Senior Center upgrades as Amherst schools close out summer with fresh honors. The building stays open through construction, with completion expected in early 2027. Amherst Central School District named Zoe Simonso…

Hampshire County NewsJul 31, 2026

Bangs Community Center Renovation Targets Safety, Senior Center Upgrades

Bangs Community Center renovations advance with safety, accessibility and Senior Center upgrades as Amherst schools close out summer with fresh honors. The building stays open through construction, with completion expected in early 2027. Amherst Central School District named Zoe Simonso…

Worcester County NewsJul 30, 2026

Senior Center Entrance Closes For Ramp Work Through August

Grafton's Senior Center front entrance closed for ramp construction, with reopening expected by the end of August. The town also continues recruiting volunteers for its new Community Liaison program and the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, while mosquito spraying is set for Augus…

Becket NewsJul 30, 2026

Senior Fitness Class Moves to School for One Week

Becket's free senior fitness class shifts venues for one week while the library adds a nature-themed evening program. On Friday, July 31, the class relocates to the Community Room at Becket Washington School at 9 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by Creative Modern Dance with Louise. That ev…

Berkshire County NewsJul 30, 2026

Senior Fitness Class Moves to School for One Week

Becket's free senior fitness class shifts venues for one week while the library adds a nature-themed evening program. On Friday, July 31, the class relocates to the Community Room at Becket Washington School at 9 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by Creative Modern Dance with Louise. That ev…

Grafton NewsJul 30, 2026

Senior Center Entrance Closes For Ramp Work Through August

Grafton's Senior Center front entrance closed for ramp construction, with reopening expected by the end of August. The town also continues recruiting volunteers for its new Community Liaison program and the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, while mosquito spraying is set for Augus…

Millbury NewsJul 30, 2026

Millbury Rolls Out Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury launches a new digital literacy program for seniors as summer winds down toward the new school year. The town's News Flash announced GetSetUp, a platform letting older adults learn live and on-demand alongside peers, aimed at boosting digital comfort among residents. Meanwhile,…

Worcester County NewsJul 30, 2026

Millbury Rolls Out Digital Literacy Program for Seniors

Millbury launches a new digital literacy program for seniors as summer winds down toward the new school year. The town's News Flash announced GetSetUp, a platform letting older adults learn live and on-demand alongside peers, aimed at boosting digital comfort among residents. Meanwhile,…

Amherst NewsJul 29, 2026

Amherst Welcomes New Senior Services Director Daniel Garcia

Amherst welcomes a new Senior Services director as the town's summer arts and events calendar fills out. The town will host a welcome reception Friday, July 31, for Daniel Garcia, the new director of Senior Services, alongside a Downtown Summer Concert Series and Summer Art Gallery Open…

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