Spectrum Generations is set to hold public hearings on the proposed four-year Central Maine Area Plan on Aging for Older Americans Act’s funded programs and services that help older Mainers, and their care partners, remain healthy and safe in their communities.
Agenda items for these meetings include an overview of OAA and Spectrum Generations services, summary of 2025-28 Spectrum Generations Area Plan on Aging, and opportunity for public comments.
A draft of the plan can be found after Friday, June 21, at spectrumgenerations.org. Hard copies will be made available upon request. Written comments will be accepted until Monday, July 8. Comments can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to: 207-622-7857, delivered in person, or mailed to One Weston Court Augusta, ME 04330.
Both public hearing dates will be in person at the location listed and available virtually by Zoom. Registration is only required if attending virtually. Refreshments will be provided on location.
The first hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell. The virtual attendance registration link is tinyurl.com/28zj49fb.
The second hearing is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. in Waterville. Virtual attendance registration link is at tinyurl.com/3pr8nhca.
Those who need an interpreter, additional accommodation to participate in a public hearing or have questions, can contact Nathan Miller no later than 10 business days before the meeting they plan to attend at [email protected] or 207-620-1274. Accommodations will be provided at no cost to the participant.
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