Council on Aging votes to support sensory garden and housing coordinator
The Holliston Council on Aging voted to support two proposals: a $125,000 sensory garden from Center Director Cynthia Listewnik and an affordable housing coordinator position from Town Manager Frank Gervasio. Stacey Raffi moved the endorsement, seconded by Georgia Papavasiliou, passing 6-0-3.
Council on Aging · Meeting of August 5, 2026
HOLLISTON — The Holliston Council on Aging voted to support two proposals: a $125,000 sensory garden from Center Director Cynthia Listewnik and an affordable housing coordinator position from Town Manager Frank Gervasio. Stacey Raffi moved the endorsement, seconded by Georgia Papavasiliou, passing 6-0-3. Assistant Director Laura Parmensi will present the Council's support to the Conservation Preservation Committee on August 5.
The Council also announced the hiring of Susan O'Connor as Outreach Coordinator, effective September 14, 2026, and noted the approval of the FY'27 budget with a 3.3 percent increase, including $25,000 for mental health services and $48,000 for ADA facility upgrades.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of August 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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