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Aging & Disability Commission notes $7,500 budget request and pursues AARP grant for mobility mats
Summary
Commissioners reported a $7,500 budget increase request to the Board of Selectmen and said town volunteers are preparing an AARP grant application for Mobi Mats with a March 4 deadline; the items were discussed as part of broader Age‑Friendly planning and FY2026 budget work.
The Simsbury Aging & Disability Commission on Feb. 17 reported that it has submitted a $7,500 budget increase request to the Board of Selectmen and is pursuing grant funding to support accessibility projects.
At the meeting commissioners noted the Board of Selectmen has a budget presentation scheduled for Feb. 18 and a workshop set for Feb. 28. The commission’s request for a $7,500 increase was specifically mentioned during the BOS report.
Jan Beatty, speaking about Age‑Friendly Community work, said members were coordinating grant applications to support mobility and accessibility projects. The transcript shows Tom Fitzgerald and Diana Yeisley are working on an AARP grant application for Mobi Mats with a March 4 deadline.
Commissioners placed the budget request and grant efforts within a larger set of Age‑Friendly planning activities, including outreach to community partners and an Aging‑in‑Place Expo planned for fall 2026. No formal vote on the $7,500 request was recorded during the meeting; the BOS presentation and subsequent workshop were the next steps identified.
