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Seniors urge commissioners to act as centers face roughly $140,000 annual shortfall
Summary
Residents and staff told commissioners that county senior centers are running at an estimated $140,000 annual deficit, citing rising labor and health‑rule costs; staff said a November levy is under discussion and urged outreach to boost support and donations.
At a public meeting, residents from the Montpelier Senior Center and staff told commissioners the local senior‑center network is operating at an estimated $140,000 annual loss and urged officials to find funding or the centers could curtail services.
The executive director of the senior program, speaking to the commissioners, said the program’s five‑year grant application has been submitted and that the average cost per meal is $16.48 across home‑delivered and congregate meals. "It's $16.48 per meal," the Executive director said, citing the finalized estimate.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said the centers do more than serve lunch — they are daily social hubs for older residents who might otherwise be isolated. Officials discussed a range of responses,…
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