Council on Aging approves reports and addresses staffing gaps
Council on Aging and Human Services · Meeting of April 28, 2026
Carlisle Council on Aging approves budget, addresses staffing and service gaps. The board approved financial and administrative reports April 28, reporting 72 percent budget expenditure at 74 percent of fiscal year. Director Geoff Kotowski disclosed persistent staffing shortages from medical leaves and one March resignation, forcing him to perform vacant Social Services Manager duties in April.
The department distributed $2,400 in fuel assistance and $4,800 in rental assistance to 13 residents, though 10 reside at Benfield Farms. Transportation logged 13.1 percent year-over-year ridership growth despite staffing challenges.
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Source: the Council on Aging and Human Services meeting of April 28, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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