Meetings
- Second Thursday of each month
- The Center at The Heights
300 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
Members
The Council on Aging consists of a representative nominated by each of the following town boards and committees:
- Board of Health
- School Committee
- Trustees of the Needham Public Library
- Housing Authority
- Park and Recreation Commission
In addition, not fewer than seven additional members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Select Board and shall hold office for a term of three years.
Responsibilities
- To identify the needs and concerns and strengths of Needham's elderly and retired persons and those approaching retirement age
- To design, promote, coordinate, or implement services and programs to meet those needs and concerns
- To inform the community and enlist the support and participation of all citizens in this effort
- To work in coordination with programs of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts