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Halifax COA votes to seat new board member
The Halifax Council on Aging voted unanimously to seat Barbara Nichols on its advisory board, correcting an earlier procedural vote taken while she was in the room.
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Council on Aging Details Fallout From Budget Cut
Halifax Council on Aging details how a budget cut gutted senior transportation.
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Halifax COA Votes to Shift Meetings to 10 A.M.
The Halifax Council on Aging board voted unanimously to permanently shift its meeting time to 10 a.m. on third Tuesdays. Director Darlene Regan told the board the town's GATRA transportation reimbursement account has grown to $164,000 since 2023, with another $13,000 banked and $24,000 pending.
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Halifax COA Set to Recover $86,165 in Zeroed-Out Wages at July 29 Special Town Meeting
Halifax Council on Aging moves toward restoring $86,165 in zeroed-out wages at July 29 special town meeting.
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Halifax Council on Aging Votes to Meet in July, Changes Start Time to 10 a.m.
Halifax Council on Aging votes to hold July meeting amid concerns over town budget changes.
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Halifax COA Board Plans for Staffing Crisis After Override Fails by 153 Votes
Halifax Council on Aging grapples with staffing and safety gaps after override fails by 153 votes.
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Halifax COA Board Votes Unanimously to Recommend New Member John Lasky
Halifax Council on Aging board recommends new member, flags deep cuts if override fails.
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Halifax COA Cuts Van Service to Two Days as Driver Vacancy Drags On
Halifax's Council on Aging is operating at half its normal transportation capacity after cutting van service from four days per week to two due to a driver vacancy.
Government · Council on Aging
Halifax Council on Aging addresses operational challenges and plans 2026 programs
Halifax Council on Aging meets to plan 2026 programs while addressing facility constraints. Chair Jean Gallant and Council on Aging Director Darlene Regan led discussion of upcoming activities including Social Security assistance March 5, a Comedy Hour February 11, and grief counseling classes,
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Halifax COA Approves Governance Document, Eyes Spring 2027 for New Senior Center
Halifax Council on Aging approves governance document, reports new grants, and updates senior center construction timeline. Meeting Tuesday for the first time since October, the board voted unanimously to adopt a revised board member onboarding and duties document covering excessive absence policy.
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