Commission on Aging
The Commission functions as the policy review and planning body on all matters dealing with the aging. It analyzes the services provided for the aging citizen by the community through both public and private agencies. The Commission makes recommendations to the First Selectman regarding the development and the integration of community services by public and/or private means, in cooperation with State and other jurisdictions to the fullest extent possible.
The Commission consists of nine members and the First Selectman, ex-officio, and three alternates. Members of the Commission on Aging are Town officials appointed by the First Selectman.
Commission on Aging
Front row: Peggy Zamore, Sarah Atwood, Sarah Cummings, Mary Dale Lancaster, Ruth Moran, Angelica Fontanez (Director of Social Services)
Second row: Margherita Pilato (Senior Activity Coordinator), Garner Lester, Hilda Rhodes, Sal Armato, Kathleen Brandt, Michelle Stillman (Administrator)
Commission on Aging
Members
Ruth Moran, Chair
Salvatore Armato
Sarah Atwood
Kathleen Brandt
Peter Cody
Sarah Cummings
Mary Dale Lancaster
Garner Lester
Peggy Zamore
Alternates
Hilda Rhodes
Vacancies (2)
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (or as posted), at 9:00 am, at the Redding Community Center.
View the Calendar here.
Click here to view meeting agendas and minutes.
Municipal Agent for the Elderly
Angelica Fontanez
The municipal agent shall:
- disseminate information to elderly persons and assist such persons in learning about the community resources available to them and publicize such resources and benefits;
- assist elderly persons in applying for federal and other benefits available to such persons;
- submit written reports at least annually to the chief elected official, chief executive officer, legislative body and committee or commission on aging of the municipality, if any, and to the Department of Social Services on the services they have provided, the needs and problems of the elderly and any recommendations for municipal action with regard to elderly persons.