Council on Aging

Agendas and Minutes

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FY26 Future Scheduled Meetings

March 9, 2026 - Joint Meeting with Recreation Committee

April 13, 2026

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Overview

The Council on Aging functions as a Board of Directors. The Council is comprised of ten Reading citizens who have demonstrated a concern for and a commitment to Reading's 60+ age residents. The Council is appointed by the Select Board.

Responsibilities include:

1.    Identifying the needs & interests of the 60+ age residents and encouraging programs to address those needs and interests.

2.    Educating the community about the needs of the 60+ age residents.

3.    Developing a network for information sharing.

4.    Establishing policy direction to be implemented by Reading Elder and Human Services

View the Official Board and Committee Members (PDF) posted by the Town Clerk

Members

  1. Karen Janowski

    Chair
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    Term Expires: 2028


  1. John Parsons

    Vice Chair
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    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Joan Coco

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2028


  1. Rosemarie DeBenedetto

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Kathleen Harrington

    Member

    Term Expires: 2028


  1. Sally Hoyt

    Associate
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    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Karen Pinette

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Ron Powell

    Member

    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Jean Prato

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2026


  1. John Saczynski

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Marilyn Shapleigh

    Member
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    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Thomas O'Connor

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Vacant Associate 2026 Council on Aging

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2026


  1. Vacant Associate 2027 Council on Aging

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2027


  1. Vacant Associate 2026 Council on Aging

    Associate

    Term Expires: 2026