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Needham senior center reports steady demand as SHINE awaits federal changes; MBTA parking signs still pending
Summary
Town of Needham senior center staff told the board they are seeing higher program use, MetroWest SHINE is training new counselors while awaiting federal restructuring guidance, van service has been extended, and MBTA parking signage for nearby spaces remains unfinished.
Michelle Gucciardi, director of MetroWest SHINE, told the Town of Needham senior center board that SHINE is operating normally while the program waits for guidance from the federal government about a reorganization of health and human services.
"We are currently business as usual waiting for any sort of notification from the federal government about how the restructuring in health and human services is going to affect our program," Gucciardi said. She added that SHINE has selected a training class for 2025 and will train eight new counselors, several from the Needham area.
Board members heard multiple program updates from center staff. A staff member identified as Aiza said the center is tightening registration for online classes: "Starting in the next cycle for May, June, if it's a Zoom event, you won't get the link…
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