Council on Aging Re-Elects Donna Bell as Chair
Tewksbury Council on Aging held contested Chair election, with incumbent Donna Bell defeating Vice Chair Virginia Desmond 6 to 4. The board approved June financials, which remain in good standing with revenues exceeding expenses. New Activities Coordinator Jen DiFranco has launched expanded summer
Council on Aging · Meeting of June 16, 2026
Tewksbury Council on Aging held contested Chair election, with incumbent Donna Bell defeating Vice Chair Virginia Desmond 6 to 4. The board approved June financials, which remain in good standing with revenues exceeding expenses. New Activities Coordinator Jen DiFranco has launched expanded summer programs including trips to Hampton Beach, craft sessions, Red Cross wellness presentations, and a dedicated Parkinson's Support Group meeting.
Two interns from Salem State and Boston University will support the board's outreach and the Benefits and Health Opportunities for Older Adults Program beginning in September.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of June 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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