HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-10-13 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
October 13, 2026 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: Lucius Michel {Chair}, George Kangos {Vice Chair}, Quentara Costa {Secretary}, Maria
Rosati, Joan Thompson, Allen Naffah, Anthony Petronio
Absent: Jennifer Abou-ezzi, Patricia Riley, Wendy Venti
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Senior Center; Cahla Ahlstrom, Outreach Manager, Susan McGuire.
Call to order: 9:03 AM
Roll call by Quentara Costa
Minutes: Review of September 2026. Motion to approve by Maria. Seconded by Tony. Unanimously approved.
Update from Quentara Costa, Membership Committee:
No word from selectboard on advancing our recommended candidates. They did respond to last email
that they will renew efforts. Luke and Kathy will be at Town Hall today and will bring this up in person.
COA web page has been updated.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Building Committee:
Shelves have been removed to create more space/light and it’s been great.
Floors have been deep cleaned in cafeteria area and they look great.
Looking into options to replace carpet in high traffic areas where there have been many coffee spills,
etc. Considering vinyl replacement to minimize staining issues.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Programing:
Saturdays are starting back up in January, typically 9am – 1pm, other than the first weekend which is a
45s tournament.
Discussion on building use policy, George went over some thoughts on what-ifs and specific language
used.
Issue with people signing up for everything related to program registration “just in case.”
General Discussion
Sue McGuire pitched 2027 Casino Night.
Adjournment at 10:00 A.M. Suggestion to adjourn by George. Motion to adjourn by Joan. Seconded by Maria.
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