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Senior-center budget seeks modest increases; PATH collaboration and bilingual services under review
Summary
Methuen's elder-services director requested small increases to building maintenance, utilities and program costs and described a split funding approach for a social-worker/interpreter position shared with the PATH program. The mayor flagged a broader facilities-maintenance consolidation plan that could move custodial work under DPW in FY2026.
The Methuen senior center presented targeted requests in its FY2026 municipal budget to cover building maintenance, utilities, and program expansion while discussing staffing for bilingual social-work services.
Acting Elder Services Director outlined requests including a $10,000 increase for building maintenance to keep the senior center safe and clean, higher utilities to cover increased energy costs, and modest additions for food, printing and program instruction. The…
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