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Needham senior center enforces upfront payment for multi‑week classes; credit‑card acceptance remains unresolved
Summary
Council on Aging members said the center has begun requiring full payment at registration for eight‑week class series after repeated no‑shows and nonpayment. Participants expressed frustration over the absence of an on‑site credit‑card option; town finance and accounting must approve any new system.
Council on Aging members said the senior center has begun requiring full payment at registration for eight‑week class series after repeated nonpayment by some participants.
A council member described the change: “So, we started asking for for, payment in full when they sign up for a class, a series. It's not being taken very well. People are not happy with it, but we're going to stick to the process.” The center said the move responds to repeated instances of participants not paying for classes where…
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