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Marlborough Senior Center sets celebration, will invite Senators Murphy and Blumenthal; Deb Bourbeau to speak
Summary
Commissioners confirmed plans for the senior center's 25th anniversary, set the event time for 1'0 PM to 4'0 PM, discussed sponsors and publicity, agreed to use Punchbowl for invitations, and voted unanimously to request Deb Bourbeau serve as a speaker; Director Merced said she will invite Senators Murphy and Blumenthal.
The Town of Marlborough's Commission on Aging finalized key elements of the Marlborough Senior Center's 25th anniversary celebration during its Feb. 17 meeting.
Commissioners confirmed that a Save-the-Date was emailed on Feb. 2, 2026, and that the event will be a celebration rather than a formal ceremony. Director of Human and Social Services Shoshana Merced said she changed the event focus to a party and is coordinating invitations and logistics. The commission discussed using the online invitation and RSVP tool Punchbowl; Dianne Greco explained how the platform works and will work with Merced on that task.
Merced said she will invite Senators Murphy and Blumenthal to the event. Commissioners also discussed potential high-profile guest speakers such as Susan Bysiewicz and considered inviting state and local officials. Dianne Greco moved to request Deb Bourbeau serve as one of the event speakers; Donna Kane seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
The commission reviewed potential sponsors (Marlborough Health and Rehab; Addison Place Glastonbury; Colebrook Village; and local home health agencies) and sketched an agenda that includes an opening ceremony, recognition of the previous senior center director with a dedication (bench, tree, or plaque), tabling inside and outside the building, a brochure listing sponsors and center history, a slideshow of historical photos, music, small indoor refreshments and food trucks outdoors. The proposed event time is 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Why it matters: the celebration is an outreach opportunity to reconnect former members and partner organizations, raise funds through sponsorships and fundraising activities, and showcase the center's history and services.
Next steps recorded in the minutes include coordinating invitations and RSVPs via Punchbowl, reaching out to invited officials, confirming sponsors, and finalizing the program. No budget votes or formal contract awards for sponsors were recorded in the minutes.
