Council on Aging approves updated mission statement and 2027 goals
The Harvard Council on Aging Board of Directors unanimously approved an updated mission statement incorporating intergenerational issues and adopted four goals for fiscal year 2027. At the August 18 in-person meeting, Margaret Murphy was elected Chair, with Joseph Schmidt as Treasurer and Pauline
Council on Aging Board of Directors · Meeting of August 18, 2026
HARVARD — The Harvard Council on Aging Board of Directors unanimously approved an updated mission statement incorporating intergenerational issues and adopted four goals for fiscal year 2027. At the August 18 in-person meeting, Margaret Murphy was elected Chair, with Joseph Schmidt as Treasurer and Pauline Carroll as Recorder. Director Debbie Thompson reported strong summer attendance at programs, including a 90th birthday party, an "In the Whale" presentation with 63 attendees, and an ice cream social with more than 90 participants.
The board approved priorities for 2027 including expanded outreach programs for seniors, investigation of transportation options, creation of an art display wall working group, and exploration of new ideas for the Center.
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Source: the Council on Aging Board of Directors meeting of August 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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