COA Advisory Board Members:

Jay DiLibero, Chairperson       

Daniel Gagnon, Vice Chairperson         

Marylee Gilchrist, Secretary     

Doris Suss, Assistant Secretary -Friends Group Liaison       

                  Dorothy Clifford, Friends Group Liaison                         

Judith Collin, Member

Open Position

The Council on Aging (COA) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing comprehensive services for Blackstone residents age 60 and over.  The COA Board consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by the Selectmen.  The Board works with other town agencies and community service providers.  Along with the Director, they are part of the municipal government and act as an advisory board overseeing and volunteering for projects aimed at identifying the total needs of the community's elder population, linking services to those needs, and improving the quality of life for our Seniors.

The regular meeting of the Council on Aging is held once a month on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Selectmen room on the main floor in the Blackstone Municipal Center.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend these public meetings.

       Drop-In Center (508) 876-5125

The center is centrally located in the lower level of the Blackstone Municipal Building.  The building is handicap accessible and handicap parking is available.  The dining and activity center is open for  lunch program provided by Tri-Valley, Inc.  The dining center provides an opportunity for socialization to make new acquaintances and learn about resources that are available to you for health, nutrition and recreation for residents 50 and over and the disabled.

Outreach Program

 Jean Doiron is the new Outreach program coordinator.  Jean is available to speak with you Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.  Feel free to call her at 508-876-5134 or by email at jdoiron@townofblackstone.org

The intent of outreach is to identify elders  with unmet needs and to increase awareness and understanding of the support services available to them and their caregiver.

The outreach program identifies the needs of all residents 60 and over.  Once the need is identified she provides information and referral services and links the appropriate agency to the need of the elder.  In this fashion, the program is able to connect residents to agencies and services with the eldercare network and to make available up-to-date information and referrals. 

All information that is gathered is held in strict confidence.

Nutrition Program (508) 876-5151

The Nutrition Site Manager, Gail LeClair coordinates the volunteers who deliver the Meals on Wheels for homebound elders in Blackstone and Millville. 

We provide a lunch program at the center each weekday except Wednesdays for a donation of $2.00.  Lunch is served by volunteers.  The food for both programs is provided through the Tri-Valley, Inc. 

Van transportation is available for those who need it.  Meals must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. 

Please call the Nutrition Site Manager, Gail LeClair at (508) 876-5151 or email her at gleclair@townofblackstone.org

Blackstone/Millville Van Transportation Service (508) 876-5133

The van service picks up seniors in Blackstone and Millville, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.  This service is available to all residents age 60 and over and disabled of any age.  The Transportation Coordinator, Dennis Pimenta, is available to provide information and schedule appointments. 

Medical appointments are always a priority.

Out-of-Area medical transportation is also available.  Please call Dennis to arrange for this service.

Details pertaining to transportation is scheduled by contacting Dennis Pimenta at (508) 876-5133 or by email at coatransport@townofblackstone.org 

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