Budget Constraints Force Changes at Senior Center
The Council on Aging discussed budget constraints forcing staffing and program changes at the Senior Center. Cheryl Spinella, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, retired April 3 after 30 years; her position will not be refilled due to budget limits.
Council on Aging · Meeting of April 28, 2026
MALDEN — The Council on Aging discussed budget constraints forcing staffing and program changes at the Senior Center. Cheryl Spinella, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, retired April 3 after 30 years; her position will not be refilled due to budget limits. Health and Human Services Director Laura Vlasuk proposed a Veteran Memorial Table at the Senior Center.
The council heard plans for programs including Mystic Valley Elder Services' Option Counseling and a Bone Health and Nutrition presentation on May 11. The city will not hold the Senior Jobs Program this year and will significantly reduce its Teen Summer Jobs program due to budgetary constraints.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of April 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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