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Blackstone senior center reports bus staffing additions and continued vehicle downtime
Summary
Council on Aging members said the center has a new bus driver and two senior tax work-off assistants but still faces a bus electronic issue awaiting parts.
Council on Aging members and staff discussed senior transportation and equipment problems at the April 3 Town of Blackstone Senior Center meeting. The director announced the hiring of a new bus driver, Matt Gilmore, and said two senior tax work-off participants will assist drivers on routes.
Board member Ed Colette said drivers and staff have received more direct updates from riders, which has helped scheduling while a vehicle is out of service. Colette described the vehicle problem as "an electronic problem" involving the engine control module and said "they're waiting for parts."
The director explained the tax work-off participants will ride on buses to help with longer trips or with seniors who need help transferring. The center did not vote on any contract or procurements at the meeting; staff said they are monitoring parts orders and keeping riders informed.
No formal motion was made to change transportation policy; the conversation was presented as an operational update and request for continued communications between riders and staff.
