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TO THE EDITOR: Support for Marblehead Council on Aging

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To the editor:

Every day more than 11,000 Americans turn 65. We all have a right to age strong. The Marblehead Council on Aging is an integral part of empowering the older adults of our community to age well and enrich their lives.

One-third of the Marblehead population are over 60 and our Center provides local outreach, social and health services, advocacy and assistance for older adults, their families and caregivers. Transportation, meals, fitness and recreational activities are offered on a daily basis. A dedicated volunteer network is the backbone behind the scenes.

After reviewing all of the town budget scenarios, I am appalled to see some of the cuts proposed regarding the Council on Aging. How does a town with an active aging community justify threatening those most vulnerable?

We are better than this. We should be focusing on how to improve the well-being of our over 65 community. Those that are lucky enough to be part of the mature audience are depending upon us.

Keep Marblehead strong.

Marcy Schwam
Garden Road

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