10/22/26 Human Services Commission

The October 22, 2026, meeting of the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, Human Services Commission included several service and spending-related updates. The Senior Center reported that it would begin using a new caterer for its senior nutrition program the following day; the provider was described as the same caterer used by Trumbull, but no vendor name, contract amount, or purchasing terms were given. The Commission also unanimously approved increasing exercise-class fees from $3 to $4 per class, with exceptions available for people who cannot afford the fee. The Health Department is evaluating replacement options for its nurses’ electronic health-record system, but no selection or purchase approval was reported.

A dementia-care specialist discussed inclusive municipal services, staff training, and the new Memory Lane Cafe, which will be co-sponsored with Home Instead at Penfield Pavilion. Members also discussed making summer campership opportunities available to eligible Fairfield Open Choice students, and updates included planning for opioid-settlement funds and the needs assessment completed by Fairfield University. The September minutes were unanimously approved. No contract award or capital purchase was approved.