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Litchfield Social Service Board: out‑of‑area rides to incur charge starting Jan. 1
Summary
At its April 23 meeting, the board’s coordinator reported that beginning Jan. 1 ride requests outside the local service area will be charged; the first 1.5 hours are free and subsequent 1.5‑hour blocks will cost $37.50. No board vote on the change was recorded in the minutes.
Assistant Coordinator Lauren Wheeler reported to the Litchfield Social Service Board on April 23 that the department will begin charging for ride requests outside the local service area effective Jan. 1. According to the coordinators' report, the first 1.5 hours of such trips will be provided free; after that the charge will be $37.50 per each additional 1.5‑hour increment.
The item appeared in the coordinator's report and was presented as an operational change; the minutes record the announcement but do not record a board motion or formal vote approving the fee. The change, as reported, would affect clients who request transportation beyond the local area and could alter out‑of‑pocket costs for older adults and other program participants who use the service.
Board minutes do not specify whether the fee is subject to further review, whether it applies to all client categories, or when the public will be notified beyond this meeting record. The coordinators' report lists the effective date and dollar amount but does not identify any implementation details such as payment methods, exemptions, or a formal approval date.
The meeting record shows the board approved routine minutes and then adjourned; no additional action on the transportation item is recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
