Committee reviews Council on Aging staffing, Senior Center programs, and community needs.
Swampscott For All Ages Committee reviews Senior Center staffing needs ahead of Select Board presentation. Co-Chair Bob Powell and Ex-Officio Heidi Joan Whear presented data showing Swampscott ranks sixth out of seven peer communities in Council on Aging staffing levels, determining that lack of
Swampscott For All Ages Committee · Meeting of April 13, 2026
Swampscott For All Ages Committee reviews Senior Center staffing needs ahead of Select Board presentation. Co-Chair Bob Powell and Ex-Officio Heidi Joan Whear presented data showing Swampscott ranks sixth out of seven peer communities in Council on Aging staffing levels, determining that lack of action could prove costly. The committee discussed a proposed Maker's Shed at Clarke School, with the town covering insurance, and reviewed potential uses including a grandparents center and current events programming.
A Community Living Center feasibility discussion is underway with location options under review.
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Source: the Swampscott For All Ages Committee meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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