Plaistow update: senior transportation pilot recruiting volunteer drivers; info session set for Sept. 9

The Plaistow Board of Selectmen learned Aug. 25 that a senior transportation pilot is beginning to recruit volunteer drivers and will hold another information night on Sept. 9.

Selectman Jay (identified simply in the meeting as Jay) reported that an information session earlier that day at the Vic Gary Center drew volunteers and produced four to five confirmed drivers, with additional interest reported. He said Greater Salem Caregivers will manage intake and scheduling for riders and that the town liaison will handle local coordination.

Officials said the program will accept flexible volunteer commitments — for example, three hours one day a week — and that volunteers need a driver’s license and proof of insurance. Selectmen said volunteers can limit the geographic range of their drives if they prefer not to travel into nearby cities.

An information night for the program is scheduled for Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Norman Major Building (recreation). Residents interested in volunteering or requesting rides were asked to contact town hall for details and for the Greater Salem Caregivers contact information.

No formal vote was required; volunteers are being registered and the program will expand its driver pool before full operations begin.