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Brockton Council on Aging reports rapid membership growth after new building opens
Summary
The Council on Aging said its new center has attracted more than 151 new members since March and warned rising participation will increase demand for services and operating costs.
Director Janice Fitzgerald told the finance committee Wednesday that Brockton’s newly opened Council on Aging center has driven a surge in participation and will increase operating needs.
“Since March, we have welcomed over a 151 new members,” Fitzgerald said, describing the new building as “more than just bricks and mortar” and “a hub of wellness, learning, and connection.” She asked the committee for continued support as attendance and program demand grow.
Fitzgerald said increased participation will raise demand for health and wellness initiatives, meals, transportation, outreach services and funding for staffing, maintenance and operating costs tied to the larger facility. “Increased attendance means a greater demand for health and wellness initiatives, meals, transportation, outreach services, funds for staffing, maintenance, and operating costs due to a larger busier facility,” she told councilors.
The director thanked Mayor Sullivan, the CFO and council members for their support. The presentation was informational; the committee did not take any formal vote on the item.
