Council on Aging adds public comment, backs mobile shower unit.
Council on Aging unanimously backs a mobile shower unit for unhoused residents. Executive Director Amanda Koeck reported the Board of Health mobile shower unit, which operated through Community Health Connections' now-closed drop-in center, would be stationed on Elm Street next to the Senior Center
Council on Aging · Meeting of April 9, 2026
FITCHBURG — Council on Aging unanimously backs a mobile shower unit for unhoused residents. Executive Director Amanda Koeck reported the Board of Health mobile shower unit, which operated through Community Health Connections' now-closed drop-in center, would be stationed on Elm Street next to the Senior Center during non-business hours. The board also heard that a $37,000 masonry repointing contract has been signed with Silvio's Masonry and Landscaping, and FY27 budget requests include $5,000 for building maintenance including elevator repairs and water heater issues.
Chair Todd Goodwin announced public comment, limited to two minutes per speaker, is now a permanent agenda item.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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