TTC_02_24_21_Vol.17-No.18

February 24, 2021
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Community News
Community Announcements,
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have demonstrated an ability to
help garner additional funds or
support from public and private
funders, encourage replication
and overcome local policy barriers,
and receive greater overall
awareness and engagement.
AARP will prioritize projects
that deliver inclusive solutions
that meet the needs of diverse
populations, as well as those
that directly engage volunteers
through permanent or temporary
solutions that aim to
achieve one or more of the following
outcomes:
• Create vibrant public places
that improve open spaces, parks
and access to other amenities.
• Deliver a range of transportation
and mobility options
that increase connectivity, walkability,
bikeability, wayfinding,
access to transportation options
and roadway improvements.
• Support a range of housing
options that increase the availability
of accessible and affordable
options.
• Increase civic engagement
and demonstrate the tangible
value of “Smart Cities” with
innovative and tangible projects
that bring residents and local
leaders together to address challenges
and facilitate a greater
sense of inclusion.
• Support local recovery from
the coronavirus pandemic with
an emphasis on economic development,
improvements to public
spaces, and transportation
services.
• Ensure a focus on diversity
and inclusion while improving
the built and social environment
of a community.
The Community Challenge is
open to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and
501(c)(6) nonprofits and government
entities. Other types of
organizations will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
The application deadline is
8:00 p.m. ET, April 14, 2021,
and all projects must be completed
by November 10, 2021. To
submit an application and view
past grantees, visit www.AARP.
org/CommunityChallenge.
AARP Massachusetts works in
collaboration with communities
across the state, bringing people
together, and providing resources
and expertise to help make
the Commonwealth’s counties,
towns and cities great places to
live for people of all ages.
Georgetown
Council on
Aging’s March
programs and
services continue
during COVID-19
The Georgetown Council on
Aging and the Georgetown Senior
Community Center remain
closed to the public at this time.
Staff is available in the office if
you have questions or need assistance
call 978-352-5726.
Current services include: reassurance/wellbeing
calls; COA
MarketPlace (food pantry) deliveries;
Elder Brown Bag deliveries;
face masks; COA Van for
essential shopping by appointment
Tuesdays and Thursdays;
Monday – Thursday Grab & Go
lunches; durable medical equipment
lending, telephone appointments
with SHINE Counselor;
telephone appointments
with Karen Tyler, Director of
Veterans Services; Fitness Center
appointments; Tai Chi classes
on ZOOM; Yoga and Strength
Training with COA Instructor
Donna Bonin available on Cable
Access 42 Verizon/9 Comcast;
Special Music Programs on Cable
Access 42 Verizon/9 Comcast
along with information, resources
and referrals.
COA Fitness Center now includes
a stationary recumbent
bicycle
Open for individual exercise
appointments, the COA Fitness
Center at the Georgetown
Senior Community Center
now includes a new stationary
recumbent bicycle along with
two stationary bikes, two treadmills,
stair climber and weights.
Face masks must be worn while
individuals are in the building.
Exercise bikes, treadmills and
free weights are available for use.
For information and to schedule
an appointment, please call the
COA at 978-352-5726.
COA offers weekday Grab
and Go Lunch Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic,
the COA has partnered
with Elder Services of Merrimack
Valley (ESMV) to offer
Grab and Go take-out lunches
Monday – Thursday at the
Senior Community Center.
Lunches are mostly hot meals
similar to those previously
served at the Senior Center. To
participate, please call the COA
(978-352-5726) the Wednesday
before the desired meals. Meals
can be picked-up or delivered
and there is no charge at this
time. For information and reservations,
please call the COA at
978-352-5726.
ESMV Travelling Chef to
offer special to-go St. Patrick’s
Day lunch March 17
In addition to the special
meals that are planned as part
of the COA’s Grab and Go
monthly menu, Elder Services
of Merrimack Valley will
provide a special Traveling
Chef Grab and Go meals for
holidays and special events.
The menus are similar to the
special event lunches that are
typically hosted at the Senior
Community Center. This
month, the Traveling Chef
meal is planned to celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday
March 17. The menu will
feature corned beef au jus,
cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rye
bread and a special dessert. To
reserve a lunch, call the COA
at 978-352-5726 by Wednesday
March 10.
COA Marketplace available
to residents
The COA Marketplace offers
a wide variety of non-perishable
food such as Easy Mac/
Cheese (2 flavors), V-8 juice,
fruit cups, canned tuna/meats,
a variety of soups, shelf-stable
milk, peanut butter, rice, pasta,
cereal & fun snacks to local
older adults. The Marketplace
also offers a variety of products
including, personal care
items, paper products & dish/
laundry detergent. The COA is
also able to provide some fresh
foods (eggs, milk, fruit/vegetables
etc.) along with Market
Basket gift cards upon request.
No income restrictions apply.
The COA will provide individual
home deliveries. Appointments
are required by calling
the COA at 978-352-5726.
COA Van available for Essential
Shopping
The COA Van is available on
Tuesdays and Thursdays for essential
shopping and other essential
errands such as Post Office,
pharmacies and banks. To
schedule a ride, call the COA at
978-352-5726.
NEET Program Provides
Medical Appointment Rides
Scheduled through the COA,
the Northern Essex Elder Transport,
Inc. (NEET) provides rides
for elders to medical appointments.
Additional protocol and
guidelines are in place to ensure
driver and passenger safety. To allow
time to complete a new registration
form and review guidelines,
reservations should be made
at least one week in advance by
calling the COA office at (978)
352-5726. If the office is closed,
leave a message (and remember
that the COA is not open on Fridays).
After the ride is arranged,
the driver will call you the day
before the ride. A donation of 45
cents per mile is suggested to help
support the program, but no one
is turned down due to inability to
pay. Reservations must be made
through the COA office. Clients
should not call the drivers directly.
ESMV to host Virtual Memory
Café March 2 and 16
Elder Services of Merrimack
Valley will host a virtual Memory
Café on Tuesday March 2 and
Tuesday March 16, 1 – 2 p.m.
The memory cafes offer online
activity and social engagement
for those living with memory
loss and their caregivers. For further
information and to register,
call Lyn Brennan, 978-273-2501
or email LBrennan@esmv.org.
AARP Income Tax Preparation
underway
Community Announcements,
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TOWN OF ROWLEY COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Rowley Community Preservation
Committee will hold an online virtual public hearing regarding
requests for funding in accordance with the requirement of the
Community Act, M.G.L. Chapter 44B Section 5 (b) (1). The
purpose of online virtual public hearing is to discuss with the
community, the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town
regarding the use of the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.
The Committee seeks community input in the areas of open
space, recreation, affordable housing and historical preservation.
The Virtual Online Public Hearing will be held on Thu, Mar
4, 2021 1:30 PM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or
smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/997033149
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 997-033-149
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 997 033 149
Or dial directly: 997033149@67.217.95.2
or 67.217.95.2##997033149
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