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Helping Hands UP approves March minutes, reviews administrative updates
Summary
At its April 22 meeting, Helping Hands UP approved the March minutes, reported five assistance requests (including two ride requests), and discussed outreach and a Chromebook lending promotion; the committee also set follow-up tasks on TAF bookkeeping and caregiver relief guidelines.
Helping Hands UP approved the March meeting minutes and reviewed several administrative items at its April 22, 2026, Zoom meeting. Linda Verrill, the committee chair, presided over the meeting and members present included Peggy Smith, Secretary; CM Casey Kelby (Council Liaison); CM Mary Gathercole; Lynne Davidson; and Kristen Norton. The committee voted to approve the March minutes without recorded objection.
The committee discussed recent assistance activity and outreach plans. "Five requests, including rides for two members," were reported, and members reviewed a proposed outreach schedule saved in the committee's shared files. The Chromebook lending program was flagged for promotion on local listserves and further reporting to Town Council. Committee members volunteered to support outreach and user questions by email.
Committee members also recorded several follow-up directions: Chair Linda Verrill will draft guidelines related to caregiver relief and meet with CM Casey Kelby and the town treasurer to clarify accounting for TAF funds. The committee scheduled its next meeting for May 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
