Northfield Council on Aging
Who we are:
The Council on Aging is a department of municiple government that strives to serve the senior population of Northfield, age 60 and over, or families with senior issues. It is overseen by a director appointed by the town and an advisory board comprised of a minimum of seven, voluntary members from the community who are appointed to three year terms.
What we do:
The Council on Aging board and the director meet monthly to identify, evaluate and update senior programs and services in Northfield. They work in cooperation with the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging to provide services as mandated in the Older Americans Act of 1965, in addition to other state and federally legislated programs, and community based social events and activities.   We work with area agencies such as Franklin County Home Care Corporation, the Community Health Center of Franklin County, Franklin Community Action Corporation and FRTA who help us to provide transportation, services, information, referrals, programs and assistance to seniors, or families with senior issues.   Services include but are not limited to: Information, education and referral regarding healthcare, insurance, fuel assistance, legal and financial management, transportation, outreach, congregate and home delivery of meals, podiatry, blood pressure and glucose screenings, health clinics, and group social activities and outings.
When we meet:
The Council on Aging Board meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. in the top floor meeting room of Town Hall.
Contact us:
Council on Aging 69 Main St. Northfield, MA 01360	Suzanne Sweeney, Director 413-498-2901 ext. 14 seniorcenter@townnfld.com Open Office Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9am-1pm Additional hours and home visits available by appointment	Jeanette Tessier, Outreach 413-498-2186	Congregate Mealsite Marianne LeBlanc, mgr. 498-2186
Council on Aging Board Members:
Name
Zoanne Zeininger, Co-chair Eleanor Goodman, Co-chair Irene Jurkowski, Secretary Mary Jane Porter, Treasurer		Shirley Nelson Ruth Gallagher Genevieve Clark John Blazejewski
Additional Information and Links:
MA Elders Affairs 1-800-AGE-INFO TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166 http://www.800ageinfo.com	Meals on Wheels: Robbin Terault 413-648-5319	Transportation to Senior Center programs, meals, medical appointments or errands: Ben Hale 413-834-4084	Brown Bag Program sponsored by The Food Bank of W.MA. 1-800-247-9632
Franklin County Home Care Corporation SHINE, Eligibility of Services Assessment and Case Management. 1-800-732-4636 Fax: 413-772-1084 TDD 413-772-6566 Website: www.fchcc.org	MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Toll-free Consumer Hotline- 1-888-283-3757 www.mass.gov/consumer	Do Not Call MA. Registry Free service blocking solicitation calls to your home or cell phone. 1-866-231-2255 www.mass.gov/donotcall	MA.Energy Assistance through Community Action 413-774-2310