Chelmsford age-friendly initiatives advance; town earns state recognition
Age-Friendly Committee received progress reports August 26, learning Chelmsford earned state award. Lisa Marrone announced the Gold Star recognition from Massachusetts for pursuing age-friendly status.
Age-Friendly Chelmsford Implementation Committee · Meeting of August 26, 2026
CHELMSFORD — Age-Friendly Committee received progress reports August 26, learning Chelmsford earned state award. Lisa Marrone announced the Gold Star recognition from Massachusetts for pursuing age-friendly status. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program launched with a social on September 2, the Digital Equity Project is at full enrollment through October 6 offering free Chromebooks, and the Grow-A-Row food assistance program has distributed 2,000 items totaling 1,400 pounds valued at over $3,000.
Co-chairs Debi Siriani and Mary Reese are planning a three-month initiative to review the committee's implementation plan with domain leads.
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Source: the Age-Friendly Chelmsford Implementation Committee meeting of August 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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