Council on Aging
The Council on Aging Director reports to the Council on Aging Board of Directors who is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Dover Council on Aging coordinates and implements programs to meet the needs of the seniors of Dover and their families. The COA provides programs and services that address the emotional, physical, and social needs of elders. Our focus is to enable seniors to live independently and comfortably in their own community, promote their well-being, maintain their dignity and enhance their quality of life.
Dover Council on Aging provides comprehensive services to seniors and their families. These consist of, but are not limited to:
- Information and Referral
- Outreach and Advocacy
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Care Planning and Consultation
- Education and Cultural Opportunities
- Nutrition
- Health Clinics
- Creative and Social Activities
- Fitness and Exercise
- Transportation
- SHINE (health benefits counseling)
- Computer Classes
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly Book Club
- Medical Equipment Loan Program
- Tax Work Off Program
- TRIAD
- Special Events and Trips
- Volunteer Opportunities
The Dover Council on Aging is designated to serve the age 60 and older population of Dover, which currently numbers over 1,000 seniors. The Dover COA is funded in part by grants from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and BayPath Elder Services, Inc.
To access Dover COA’s most recent monthly newsletter, log onto www.seniorpublishing.com and enter Dover, MA.
Contacting the Council on Aging
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00AM -4:30PM
The COA office is closed on Fridays. Certain programs are active. Check our calendar for more info.
Office Location: 1st floor of the Town House
Telephone: (508) 785-0032 x246
Fax: (508) 785-8114
E-mail for general inquiries: coa@doverma.org
Mailing Address:
COA
P.O. Box 250
Dover, Ma 02030
| Position | Employee | |
| Director | Janet Claypoole | coadirector@doverma.org |
| Administrative Assistant | Sue Sheridan | coaeditor@doverma.org |
| Outreach Worker; | Carl Sheridan |
Members
| Position | Name | Term Expires |
| Chair | Betty Hagan, 785-2124 | 2012 |
| Vice-Chair | Jack Walsh, 785-1171 | 2011 |
| Treasurer | Alice Baranick, 785-9829 | 2011 |
| Member | Barbara Murphy | 2013 |
| Member | Eleanor Bouldry, 785-0128 | 2012 |
| Member | Jane Hemstreet, 785-0372 | 2013 |
| Member | Jeanne Gavrilles, 785-1814 | 2013 |
| Member | Rita Walenduk, 785-1222 | 2012 |
| Member | Louis Theodos | 2011 |
| Member | Phil McChesney, 785-1749 | 2013 |
| Member | Open |
Meetings
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, 11:00am, Fireside Room, Town House. Please consult the meeting calendar. Review the Council on Aging’s meeting minutes for a record of their meetings.
Dover Town Code Description of Responsibilities
Dover Town Code
There shall be an eleven-member Council on Aging appointed by the Board of Selectmen on a rotating basis of three or four members each year for three-year terms. The Council shall coordinate or carry out programs designed to meet the needs of the aging in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 40, § 8B.
