Council on Aging

The first Wednesday of each month (except July) at 4:00 p.m. Please check MyTownGovernment website to confirm a meeting.

Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (please note earlier start time); The meeting will be held in-person at the Southampton Council on Aging Activities Room, 210 College Highway - Suite 3

Website: Council on Aging Board

Members

To become a member:  COA Board applications are available outside the Town Administrator's office.

Officers: 

Chair - Francine Tishman

Vice Chair - Darcie Gasparini

Treasurer - Angie Duquette

Clerk - Donna Coleman

At-Large Directors: Mary Aherin, Florence Collins, Cindy Palmer

Mission Statement: The primary purpose of the Friends of Southampton Council on Aging (FOSCOA), a non-profit 503(c)(3) organization. The FOSCOA is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to enhance financial and operational support for programs for the Southampton Council on Aging and whose membership is comprised solely of volunteers. The support may include, but is not limited to, memberships, fund-raising events, sponsorships, grant applications, and individual corporate donations to the Council. This support is dedicated to assisting the Council provide activities, programs and services to improve the emotional and physical well-being of Southampton seniors. A secondary purpose is to increase the awareness of Southampton residents, especially its seniors, to the existence of the Council and its offerings by providing community publicity.

All proceeds of the FOSCOA are solely for the benefit of the Friends of Southampton COA and its mission to support the Southampton Council on Aging.

The FOSCOA will not engage in any substantial activities that will influence legislation and all activities will be conducted in a non-partisan manner. The Council on Aging provides information, referrals, transportation and activities to the seniors of Southampton.

Mailing Address:
Friends of the Council on Aging
P.O. Box 534
Southampton, MA 01073

Email:
fsouthcoa@gmail.com

Committe Members:

Co-Chairs - Janet Cain & Dennis Vogel

Members - Elizabeth Baldwin, Kate DiSanto, Chris Fowles, Darcie Gasparini, Karle Kushi, Scott Szczebak, one vacant position

General Responsibilities and Duties: The Committee was established by vote of the Select Board on September 12, 2023. It consists of seven (7) voting members including the COA Board Chair, the COA Director and a member of the Select Board. The 4 additional voting members shall be Town residents and appointed by the Select Board. Residents, particularly those with backgrounds in engineering, architecture and building construction are encouraged to apply for these positions. Additional experience in grant writing and/or fund-raising processes will be helpful. The Town Administrator will serve as an Ex-Officio non-voting member. 

The Committee shall review and use the plan from the 2023 Senior Center Feasibility Study Report as its primary reference. Working from the dedicated funds allocated through the Estate of David Parsons, the Committee shall investigate and solicit additional sources of funding for this project.