Council on Aging

Growing Together

Mission Statement

The Council on Aging’s mission is to advocate for older adults and persons with a documented disability;  to identify the economic, health, social, and cultural needs of our community; to provide an environment of support, learning, and socialization while striving to enrich lives by offering a wide array of programs, transportation, and advocating on the behalf of seniors and persons with a documented disability, when necessary, thereby promoting their independence, wellness, and dignity and improving their quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Council on Aging is an appointed (by the Board of Selectmen), five-person committee dedicated to providing services to the elderly of Halifax. These services include the Elderbus, Meals-on-Wheels, medical programs, lunch at Pope's Tavern, cultural and educational programs, and assistance in obtaining services from the State and Federal Governments

The Halifax Council on Aging was established in 1982 and provides health and social services to older adults 60 and over, and any individual living with a disability. Located at 506 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA  02338 is open from 8am to 4 pm Monday – Friday. Call (781) 293-7313 with any questions or to learn more.

Council on Aging (3-year appointed term)

NameE-Mail
Judy Rakutis
Michael Rugnetta
Sarah Sloat
Kimberley King-Cavicchi
Ruth Walters
Frederick Corrigan

Staff Contacts

NameTitleE-Mail AddressExtension
Darlene Regan

Director

135

Diane Smith

Receptionist

137

Barbara Curtis

Outreach Services & Programs Coordinator

139

Vacant Seat

Outreach Assistant

136

Maria Maynard

Nutrition Manager (OCES)

138

Gary Long

Van Driver

Diane O'Brien

Van Driver

Janice Rossetter

Van Driver