Council on Aging welcomes new member, approves May financials
The Wakefield Council on Aging welcomed new member A. Edward Cutting and approved the May 2026 financial report unanimously. Chair Carol Plotkin and five board members reviewed a report from Director Karen Burke showing strong participation and ongoing demand for transportation services. A newly
Council on Aging · Meeting of June 10, 2026
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Council on Aging welcomed new member A. Edward Cutting and approved the May 2026 financial report unanimously. Chair Carol Plotkin and five board members reviewed a report from Director Karen Burke showing strong participation and ongoing demand for transportation services.
A newly acquired seven-passenger van with wheelchair lift will be registered this week after full payment. Building improvements include third-floor air conditioning completion by next week and second-floor installation through end of July; the basement gym will move upstairs to expand ADA-accessible equipment, with the council applying for a grant to install a golf simulator in the vacated space coordinated by the Recreation Department.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of June 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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