(9/12/2024- West Springfield) Earlier today Senator John C. Velis visited the West Springfield Council on Aging to serve lunch to local seniors and celebrate the Senior Center’s recent purchase of a new vehicle. Senator Velis was able to secure $25,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget to support the Council on Aging’s efforts in purchasing a vehicle to improve transportation options for local seniors.
“Our Councils on Aging provide critical services each and every single day to the older adults in our community and I am proud to have helped my friends at the West Springfield Council on Aging expand those services with the purchase of their new vehicle,” said Senator Velis. “From helping our seniors pick up food at the grocery story to attending a medical appointment, I am proud to have helped support the COA in expanding the transportation services available to our local seniors.”
During today’s gathering to celebrate the purchase of the new vehicle, Senator Velis was also joined by West Springfield Mayor Reichelt, Representative Michael Finn, and Council on Aging Director Laurie Gearing. West Springfield Residents over the age of 60 can inquire with the Council on Aging to schedule a ride to local activities, grocery shopping, and routine medical appointments.
###