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Council on Aging Rescinds Mission Statement Vote

The Dracut Council on Aging voted unanimously to rescind a July 26 mission statement vote, citing a procedural error in which the original motion was never recorded in the official minutes. Six members present—Gail Thurston, Claire Maloney, Rosanne O'Toole, Vincent Maloney, Frances Desmarais, and

Council on Aging · Meeting of August 25, 2026

DRACUT — The Dracut Council on Aging voted unanimously to rescind a July 26 mission statement vote, citing a procedural error in which the original motion was never recorded in the official minutes. Six members present—Gail Thurston, Claire Maloney, Rosanne O'Toole, Vincent Maloney, Frances Desmarais, and Diane Dean—also approved July 21 minutes by a 6-0 vote. Staff reported plans for a Health Fair on October 21 with more than 20 vendors.

Attorney Mark Armstrong will offer free 15-minute legal consultations starting in late August, with return visits scheduled for October and December. The center is recruiting an Office Coordinator and will expand transportation services as part-time driver Liz completes her training. The Turkey Train outing price increased from $47 to $65 per person.

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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of August 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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