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Parkville Senior Center urges Hartford council for added funding after meal program cuts
Summary
Parkville Senior Center Director David Yonan told the Court of Common Council during public comment that the center faces a gap after Community Renewal Team cut support for a cafe manager and food; center leaders asked the council to consider funding during the upcoming 2025–26 budget process.
David Yonan, director of the Parkville Senior Center, told the Court of Common Council during the meeting's public comment period that the center needs additional city funding after its meal provider reduced services.
"Community Renewal Team ... they're not gonna cover a cafe manager," Yonan said, listing two specific shortfalls: $18,000 for a certified cafe manager and roughly $25,000 for food, figures he said were communicated to the center by CRT. He said CRT provides pre-made…
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