Council on Aging
Mission Statement: The mission of the Brewster Council on Aging is to support and advocate for older adults and their families by providing programs, services, and resources that promote independent living and quality of life.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.
Building: Our building was built in 1881 as the Town Hall. Most people recognize our building as the “Big, Historic, Yellow Victorian Building” next door to the Fire Station.
The Council on Aging Board consists of Brewster residents who advocate for seniors to help maximize their independence and quality of life. They support programs and services to meet seniors’ health, economic, intellectual, social, and cultural needs.
| Francis Callahan | 2021 |
| Robert Deloye | 2020 |
| Steve Holmes | 2021 |
| Andrea Nevins | 2021 |
| Sharon Tennstedt | 2022 |
| Laura Usher | 2021 |
Staff:
| Denise Rego, Director | drego@brewster-ma.gov |
| Regina Egan, Administrative Assistant (35 hours) | regan@brewster-ma.gov |
| Lauren Zeller, Senior Department Assistant (35 hours) | lzeller@brewster-ma.gov |
| Peter Pettengill, Transportation Driver (40 hours) | ppettengill@brewster-ma.gov |
| Brenda Locke, Part-time Outreach Worker (35 hours) | blocke@brewster-ma.gov |
| Debra Johnson, Part-time Outreach Worker (19 hours) | djohnson@brewster-ma.gov |
| Tom Thatcher, Maintenance Supervisor (10 hours) | tthatcher@brewster-ma.gov |
Inclement Weather Policy: If Nauset Regional Schools are closed, there will be NO activities and transportation at the Brewster Senior Center. If the Brewster Town Hall is closed, then the Brewster Senior Center will be closed.
Other Numbers:
COA Nutrition Site--Meals On Wheels Daily Lunch Program: Maria Emmet 896-5070
COA Transportation--B-Bus, Personal Car Drivers, Medical Van: 896-2737
Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275
The COA has been involved in a process to examine the role of the COA and has developed an Age Friendly Action Plan.
Our newsletters are available online.
Applications, Forms, & Documents
Director: Denise Rego
1673 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Phone 508-896-2737
Fax: 508-896-7587
E-Mail bcoa@brewster-ma.gov