Easthampton Council On Aging & Enrichment Center

06/10/2026

The New York Times released their Summer Bucket Reading List. We especially love the "bonus points for a recommendation from a librarian" task!

Adult Summer Reading at the Easthampton Public Library begins on June 22nd! Sign up in person on online.

https://easthamptonlibraryma.org/asr/

06/09/2026

A great line-up of talks this month. To sign up for any of them, call or email us: 413-527-6151 ext. 139 or [email protected]

Elder Law 101 - Tues. June 16th at 1:30pm

AARP Brain Health - Tues. June 23rd at 1:30pm

AARP Retirement Planning for the Already Retired - Th. June 25th at 10am

06/09/2026

On Friday, June 26th, at 10 AM, GoDigital Easthampton will provide the IPhone Privacy and Security Class with Maria from Easthampton Media.

Learn about:
Passcodes and Face ID
Preventing apps and websites from tracking you
Browsing the web more safely
Controlling what your phone shares
and more....

An Android class will follow at a later date.

Use one of the following methods to register:

Call 413-203-1360
Sign up online at
https://godigitaleasthampton.net/classes-workshops/class-workshop-sign-up/
Email [email protected]
Stop by a designated location:
E-Media (116 Pleasant St., Suite 102)
Library (9 Park St)
Council on Aging (19 Union St)

06/08/2026

There is a matter concerning older residents on the City Council Finance Committee agenda tonight at 6 PM:

b. Review M.G.L. Ch. 59, Sec. 5, Clause 41A to allow qualifying senior citizens (age 65+) to delay payment of all or part of their property taxes

Background Information:
TAXPAYER’S GUIDE TO LOCAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRALS
SENIORS Clause 41A is described here:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/guide-to-real-estate-tax-deferrals-for-qualifying-persons/download

In Easthampton, the income limit is set to the State's default:
"Your income (gross receipts) for the previous calendar year
cannot exceed $20,000. If you are married, the combined gross
receipts of you and your spouse cannot exceed $20,000." The interest rate associated with tax deferral is also set to the state default, 8 percent.

FinComm Agenda here:
https://easthamptonma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=9817

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

ECOA's building is closed for the rest of the day beginning today at 8:30 AM. We WILL still offer our field trip to Mountain Farms Mall and we WILL still offer transportation. If you have a one-to one-appointment with Outreach Worker Ashley, please call us so we can make an arrangement with you--likely she can figure out how to see you today.

ECOA's elevator is being serviced.

06/05/2026

Join us next Tuesday (June 9th) at 1pm for Silent Book Group in the ECOA living room.

Bring a book. We will each spend time reading our own books, together. You are then welcome to head out or stick around to chat.

06/05/2026

Did you all see the moose in the pond?

Thanks to Easthampton City Arts for bringing some extra fun this June. Check out the Sidewalk Strut - this Saturday!

06/04/2026

Another successful book and puzzle swap in the books! Some books and puzzle left. If you are in need of new material- stop in today before 3:30pm to check out the selection!