Council on Aging advances program coordinator hiring on approved budget
Upton Council on Aging moves forward with coordinator hire on approved budget. Director Tania Paparazzo and Social Services Coordinator Katie San Clemente reported attendance growth of approximately 100 participants year-over-year and 400 year-to-date, with several programs at capacity. The $26,000
Council on Aging · Meeting of May 11, 2026
Upton Council on Aging moves forward with coordinator hire on approved budget. Director Tania Paparazzo and Social Services Coordinator Katie San Clemente reported attendance growth of approximately 100 participants year-over-year and 400 year-to-date, with several programs at capacity. The $26,000 budget approved at Annual Town Meeting allocates $22,000 for the Part-Time Program Coordinator position and $4,000 for operating expenses, with the job posting beginning this week.
Programming initiatives include partnerships with Nipmuc Regional High School on a civics podcast connecting students with seniors, a life-story capture program, and community events supporting senior engagement and food security.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of May 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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