HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-15 Council on Aging Minutes
Department of Elder Services Kathy Shelp, Director
Connecting our Community through Service, Experience and Advocacy
North Andover Council on Aging
North Andover Senior Center
September 15, 2026 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: George Kangos {Vice Chair}, Quentara Costa {Secretary}, Maria Rosati,
Patricia Riley, Allen Naffah, Joan Thompson, Wendy Venti
Absent: Lucius Michel {Chair}, Anthony Petronio, Jennifer Abou-ezzi
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Senior Center; Cahla Ahlstrom, Outreach Manager,
Susan McGuire.
Call to order: 9:00 AM
Roll call by George Kangos
Minutes: Review of June 2026. Motion to approve by Joan. Seconded by Maria. Unanimously
approved.
Update from Quentara Costa, Membership Committee:
No word from selectboard on advancing our recommended candidates. Quentara will
reach out to town to make sure they are on the calendar for interviews.
COA web page is also outdated for current members. Email sent in with updates.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Building Committee:
Sub-committee met to go over needs of building in short-term vs long-term
o Short-term: Gutters, painting sign, façade repair, broken curbs, shelving, durable
floor in craft room, un even patio bricks, number of other misc items.
o A much better quote came in for the dividing wall so they will be able to move
forward.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Programing:
Luau night went well and affordable to cover the cost.
Passed around Building Use Policy for review and discussion at next meeting
Annual Report is ready for the printer, we can review next meeting
Transportation Survey – Christina Minicucci looking to expand MeVa services for North
Andover/Andover. Maria would like to see Brightview on the loop.
New van is in, accommodates 14 people or 12 with a wheelchair. Another van is ordered
and may be available by Christmas, which also accommodates 14 people or 12 with a
wheelchair.
Recent trip to Canada went great.
North Andover Elder Services 481 Sutton Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov
General Discussion:
Sue McGuire pitched 2027 Casino Night.
Adjournment at 10:00 A.M. Motion to adjourn by Wendy seconded by Patricia. Unanimously
agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Quentara Costa, Secretary
North Andover Elder Services 481 Sutton Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov