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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Cohasset, Massachusetts · Change town
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Elder Affairs Board

Our reporting from Elder Affairs Board meetings, newest first.

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Government · Elder Affairs Board

Cohasset Elder Affairs Board retains Jim Murphy as Chair

Cohasset Elder Affairs Board retains Jim Murphy as Chair and unanimously approves operational reports. Treasurer Elaine Coyne reported a grants fund balance of $92,428 with suggestions for deploying those funds toward additional staffing support. Director Danika Castle reported strong program

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Government · Elder Affairs Board

Elder Affairs Board accepts May report and schedules elections.

Elder Affairs Board approves reports and prepares for June elections. Treasurer Elaine Coyne reported General Fund expenditures at under 60 percent of the FY26 appropriation through March 31, with State Formula Grant receipts at 83.33 percent of the $34,528 annual award. Director Danika Castle

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Government · Elder Affairs Board

Elder Affairs approves $473,396 fiscal 2027 budget proposal

Cohasset Elder Affairs Board approves $473,396 FY 2027 budget. Chair Jim Murphy led the March 9 meeting with nine of 12 members present. Treasurer Elaine Coyne presented the budget proposal, a $21,000 increase from FY 2026 driven by personnel costs, including a higher rate for a new full-time

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Government · Elder Affairs Board

Elder Affairs Board approves fiscal reports and facility updates

Cohasset Elder Affairs Board approves fiscal reports and hears facility updates. Treasurer Elaine Coyne reported that General Fund expenditures stood at 40 percent of fiscal year 2026 budget as of December 31, with an unrestricted gift fund balance of $36,818. The board heard updates on facility

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