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Board hears rising demand for senior transportation; fuel costs locked through June
Summary
Senior services reported increased rides and higher fuel usage; officials said fuel contracts are locked through June 30, and senior transportation policy prioritizes medical trips first, center activities second and personal/social trips third.
Board members reviewed correspondence from Senior Services describing rising van runs and fuel use tied to higher gas and diesel prices. Town staff told the board that fuel purchases are locked in through June 30 and contracts include a provision allowing re‑locking if prices fall; diesel and heating fuel purchases were cited as already secured.
Danny from senior services said the commission is revisiting transportation policies and that priority is given to medical appointments (dialysis, recurring treatments), then trips to the senior center, with social/personal trips lowest. Board members acknowledged the increased demand and noted that if trips continue to rise the department may return with a future appropriation request.
