Forward Thinking

Every day in the United States of America, nearly 10,000 men and women reach 65 years of age. That rate is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Active Interest in the Future

Be vigilant about the issues that impact older adults – keep moving, keep learning, and keep in touch with one another.

News

Common Cleaning Products Effective Against COVID19

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published an extensive list of cleaning products effective against Corona Virus/ COVID 19. Here are just a few of the common household cleaning products you can use to disinfect surfaces: Bleach Disinfectant Cleaner Comet...

Town Clerk Closed

Out of an abundance of caution, the Town Clerks office will be closed to the public until further notice.  I will be available to answer phone calls, return messages, and/or respond to emails. The aim of this action  is to limit potential exposure of staff and...

Testing

As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, there is a COVID-19 testing Van on Seymour Street in the BMC parking lot, Pittsfield.  They are testing folks that are symptomatic and have a doctors order.  Also the Public Health Department in Pittsfield has an epidemiologist on Staff,...

Economic Impact

Economic impact payments: What you need to know Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of...

Elder Services

For comprehensive coverage and regular updates, please visit: https://mcoaonline.com/coronavirus/ Depending upon the actions your community takes regarding your centers activities, you may need to consider assessing how your COA can assist seniors outside of the...

COVID19 and Cyber Crime

The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) has become aware that cyber criminals are exploiting Coronavirus through emails... posing as legitimate medical and or health organizations. (In one instance, victims have received an emailpurporting to...