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Director Claudia and the board described hiring a flooring contractor and a local contracting firm identified in the discussion as Red Line (referred to in the meeting as \"Red Line contracting\") to remove a wall, install new flooring and put in a double door where an existing door will be relocated. Claudia said the flooring installer offered a competitive price that made the work feasible within available funds, and that the contractor indicated the major demolition should take only a few days. The board agreed to proceed with flooring in three offices and to schedule carpet and rug orders once the wall work is complete.

Members reviewed sample flooring and rug options and expressed concern over darker colors in small rooms; they discussed choosing lighter rugs or accent colors to keep spaces bright for elderly users. The board also addressed logistics for the work, including protecting furnishings and limiting dust: the contractor said coverings would be used and that temporary work would be limited to reduce disruption.

The group discussed disposing of unsold items after a yard sale and limiting donations of electronics and heavy furniture that volunteers cannot lift. Members noted a preferred local removal service (referred to informally during the meeting) and agreed to follow up on dumpster and pickup arrangements.

Ending: The board asked staff to finalize orders for rugs and to confirm the contractor start date; work on the three offices is expected to begin after contractors finalize schedules and the center completes preparations to protect furniture and programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council On Aging 8.20.25","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reviewed renovation plans for the center: removing an interior wall, new flooring, carpet in offices, moving a door, and contracting work with a local flooring and contracting firm; members discussed timing and dust mitigation during work.","taxTitle","Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",61645,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6488296,"Hubbardston senior center schedules barbecue, outreach and trips; will invite funders and Elder Affairs representative",0,853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5608522-cf3350aee3abe5aad1adb7c7c03bdcb4&start=853&end=853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5608522-cf3350aee3abe5aad1adb7c7c03bdcb4/thumbnail_853000.jpg","/articles/6488296/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-senior-center-schedules-barbecue-outreach-and-trips-will-invite-funders-and-Elder-Affairs-representative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488296-343899e4ae0b7f27ead92c43d29a93b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570600&Signature=BS01zc3~8teKtG3TowyIFHOJ2mB5oLlJ0B39YzP-7NZ1sRtvLk4yVGYDPA5QUZ1QrOjR~xDdyahMUJ9-3qHXJwVqBS1ZoMxaZqX0vIJL3LH3txHquViu1pfmlg8WgX-3e2WzqbayNyS~Q6kPSwLBqxwrf3bYMOCfxXqpDw1UDrnUD~J7llmmrmWZBfrCTD4bWiAI~ezFg-4GhTvEbL6JO7dbNmmSrl6P4B57lOTX0ADnl6wvAnPTwjF9coWsS5zrAvaNLhFLwhcSxo4EHXG4On2VrWlVgkehcxCwH-hFTpwY7vwmNCTCSydlCNfWI~rb2Kva9roweHi8sZz~jFIPbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hubbardston senior center discussed several upcoming events and outreach efforts at its July 2, 2025 meeting, including a cookout planned for Sept. 17, invitations to local funders, and a multi-day bus trip with contingency plans for bad weather.

Chairperson Flo and director Claudia described plans for a barbecue intended for Sept. 17, 2025, with a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and desserts brought by participants. Claudia said she had invited local officials Peter Durant and Tyler Berthia and planned to invite Adam Frank from Elder Affairs in Boston so he could see how formula and other grant funds are used at the center. Members discussed logistics including sign-up sheets, potential bus arrangements, and whether to solicit voluntary donations at the event; the group agreed attendees could bring desserts and that organizers would prepare main dishes.

The board reviewed calendar conflicts and other community events. Members noted a North Brookfield sportsmen’s center event and a town field day; they tentatively set a multi-day fall yard/market event for Sept. 19–20 or Oct. 19–20 depending on availability and other town activities. The group discussed limiting electronics and heavy furniture at the sale and agreed to prohibit large electronics and bulky furniture that volunteers cannot lift.

On longer-distance trips, staff reported a holiday trip with tentative late-October dates; the bus company said it would reschedule if bad weather prevented travel. The board said trip participants must sign up online for travel insurance as required by the vendor.

Members also discussed outreach to local banks for donations. Claudia and Sue said Athol Savings Bank and Apple Savings Bank have been receptive to donations rather than formal grants; Claudia said she would follow up on donation requests for the art program. The group planned to continue outreach at local events to distribute caregiver information and a “file of life” form used for medical information.","Board members discussed a Sept. 17 barbecue, outreach appearances, fundraising opportunities and a multi-day trip; the center will invite local funders and an Elder Affairs representative to the cookout and continue outreach to banks for donations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6488301,"Hubbardston senior center reports grant awards and account balances; May minutes accepted",588,72000,660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5608522-cf3350aee3abe5aad1adb7c7c03bdcb4&start=72&end=660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5608522-cf3350aee3abe5aad1adb7c7c03bdcb4/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6488301/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-senior-center-reports-grant-awards-and-account-balances-May-minutes-accepted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488301-e8cf996b39fc134b2ad932e3e42d06c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570600&Signature=jc4t54qLfGPY1U9yhwnf0jhxkPj~ns3GQAVc5XOdRpybvRbB-GxuU-kRzvhN8zedUkRpX-Q6MEdP5yrA9d8Hcw9GZSXfzLpH2zgPDl2P5j82wVfm8I7wbFLKt1l~uZ0vsNhO50IAjO5wb00dSMiE4eLILxjwK7xX0RPfRXBPG5Gr0oEhkNJ3aqGZLWlhl0AggsgVkVaJt9u9--SoftoHiIP0zZta-KTkgGuYlWzjfkleRhAJd~znfA8tEdno6l6q6zpzZ8ExB8rF8vviprlsMjSe6GusoZTAG8wUThpsPVk4mSQaXsz-JuKzYqW1fqyzkvXJuVcoxra7W5w5g5eXVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hubbardston senior center approved the May 21 minutes and accepted a financial report at its July 2, 2025 meeting.

Secretary Mel presented account totals and grant receipts, saying the center had $2,844.48 in supplies, $1,448.51 in services, $11,875.81 in the gift account and $8,879.51 in an aging formula grant as of the meeting. Mel also noted a separate art-related fund balance of $793.93 and said organizers should retain all receipts for cultural council and community fund reporting.

The group discussed income from an art show held in the prior fiscal year and how proceeds were recorded. Mel said the art show generated roughly $600 in sales that were applied to last fiscal year. Board members asked whether that amount was included in the current fund totals; Mel said the $793.93 figure “includes everything” as presented to the membership.

Board members noted the town had increased the senior center’s starting budget for several line items from the prior year; Mel and director Claudia said they were continuing to reconcile center accounts with the town’s records and had not yet completed that reconciliation.

Members agreed to preserve receipts tied to the center’s formula grant and to track donations and sales proceeds separately for reporting. The meeting record shows the secretary’s report was accepted on a motion by Sue and a second from Flo; the motion passed unanimously. A motion to accept the financial report was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote later in the meeting.

Ending: Members also identified outreach and fundraising follow-ups, including documenting grant receipts for the cultural council and continuing to track art-show and gift-account proceeds ahead of planned programs.","At its July 2, 2025 meeting, the Town of Hubbardston senior center approved May minutes and heard a financial report showing several accounts and recent grant income; members discussed using funds for programs and an art instructor.","actionData","errors"]

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Hubbardston senior center outlines renovation work: flooring, wall removal and new doors planned

Hubbardston senior center schedules barbecue, outreach and trips; will invite funders and Elder Affairs representative

Hubbardston senior center reports grant awards and account balances; May minutes accepted