The Town of Stoughton has many programs services and policies targeted toward older adults. Stoughton has a very active and well-funded Council on Aging, which offers a variety of services to support older people in the community. Some of these services include transportation; senior outreach; Health & Nutrition services —including both an on-site and meals on wheels lunch program; exercise and social/learning programs; cultural events; community gardens and volunteer opportunities.The town is also fortunate to have one of the only town funded VNAs in the state. This department also serves as the Health Department and provides both home health and public health services. The town is in the process of constructing a new $14 million library which will enable is to expand its many programs for older adults. The town is also building a new high school and part of the process included ways that the building could be used by the entire community. The town has a large senior housing authority, with several senior housing complexes and plans to expand on the available senior housing. The town also has a very liberal senior tax work off program to help seniors remain in their homes. The town has adopted the Complete Streets Program and was the first in the state to receive a construction grant under this program. We will continue to use this program in conjunction with our Master Plan to create accessibility for all. The town has a number of outdoor recreation facilities, including a town owned public golf course, public beach, and numerous hiking trails. The town recently used Council on Aging funds to purchase nearly 100 acres of open space and is in the process of making this the center piece of its open space. Non-town aspects the contribute to senior community include senior programs and events sponsored by the many houses of worship. An active non-profit called Friends of Seniors works for senior causes. The YMCA which offers a number of senior oriented fitness programs, including programs in collaboration with the Council on Aging. The town also has many active clubs including the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Several Portuguese Clubs, The Sons of Italy, The Red Hat Society, The Fish and Game Club, to name a few. Going forward we are in the process of revitalizing the downtown area, with a new library and new housing units. We will continue to utilize town funds, grants and Council on Aging funds to increase accessibility throughout the town, add senior housing and recreation areas. We will look for more ways to help seniors stay in their homes. We will work to help make our recreation areas accessible to all. We will look to increase volunteer opportunities including intergenerational volunteer programs.