Council on Aging

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Overview

The Milton Council on Aging (COA) is a town department comprised of a nine-member board appointed by the Select Board. It was established in 1980 to respond to the needs of Milton's older adults and to enhance their quality of life. Working together with the director, staff, and volunteers, the COA provides programs and services for residents 60 years and over. It also assists family members with information and referrals on elder issues. The COA Center is a focal point in the community for information and activities. Ongoing interest groups include coffee hours, cribbage, knitting, mahjong, card games, sketching, tech support, ukulele, watercolor, and much more. Health and Wellness classes include chair yoga, core strength, hiking, line dancing, strength training, tai chi, walking, ZUMBA gold, and reflexology. 

Staff Contacts

• Christine Stanton, Director
• Katie Rohan O'Brien, Outreach Coordinator
• Beverly Sutton, Senior Administrative Clerk
• David Higgins, Outreach Worker 
• Anne Olsen, Administrative Assistant 
• Patty Mandeville, MPD Elder Affairs Officer

COA Executive Board of Directors

• Loraine Sumner, Chair
  Term Expires: June 2027
• Jeanne Leslie, Vice Chair 
  Term Expires: June 2027
• Janet Mullen, Treasurer
  Term Expires: June 2026
• David Cornish, Member                                                                                                                                                           Term Expires:  June 2028
• Roberta Leary, Member
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Marjorie Mahoney, Member 
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Yvonne Readdy, Member                                                                                                                                                         Term Expires:  June 2028
• Maryellen Sullivan, Member 
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Denise Rochlin, Member                                                                                                                                                           Term Expires: June 2027
• Marie Zinkus, Ex-Officio Member 
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Sherry Palo, Associate Member                                                                                                                                                Term Expires: June 2026
• Debra Fidrocki, Associate Member                                                                                                                                          Term Expires: June 2026 
• Caroline A. Kinsella, BSN, RN, RS, Advisory Member
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Sara Truog, Advisory Member                                                                                                                                                  Term Expires: June 2026

Appointed By: Select Board
Members: 9
Term: 3 year terms
Charge: Council on Aging Board of Directors Bylaw