Council on Aging approves scholarship increase and welcomes new member.
Burlington's Council on Aging unanimously increased the community scholarship award to $750 and welcomed new member Jean Perry. Director Marge McDonald reported meeting with town administrators about a budget increase request and is exploring a grant to add another exercise class; a new minibus is
Council on Aging · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Burlington's Council on Aging unanimously increased the community scholarship award to $750 and welcomed new member Jean Perry. Director Marge McDonald reported meeting with town administrators about a budget increase request and is exploring a grant to add another exercise class; a new minibus is expected in early spring. The Elderly and Disabled Fund received 17 applications, to be reviewed at a meeting the following Monday, with awards deducted directly from tax bills.
The council is planning a craft fair for October 14 and prom ticket sales for March 2.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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