Council on Aging

Established in 1966, the Williamstown Council on Aging (COA) has been providing quality service to the community for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide advocacy, outreach, and responsive programming to maintain and improve the well-being of Williamstown’s senior population. We offer diverse, inclusive programs that promote dignity, encourage activity, and community involvement.

Check out all the happenings in the monthly EVENT CALENDAR link! If school is canceled (say, for a snow day), any Council on Aging events scheduled for that day will also be canceled.

For updates and events, follow Council on Aging on Facebook.

Programs and Services

The Council on Aging hosts painting classes, blood pressure clinics, Tai Chi and exercise classes, yoga and balance classes, intergenerational activities, health benefit counselling, transportation by COA van, seasonal tax assistance, health screenings, foot care clinics, and much more.

Additional Resources

  • For Home Care services, contact Elder Services of Berkshire County at (413) 499-0524 or online at esbci.org
  • Berkshire Housing Services: Call (413) 499-1630 or online at berkshirehousing.com
  • Williamstown Housing Authority: Call (413) 458-8282 or online at Housing Authority
  • Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is a great site for information!  Visit mcoaonline.com

 

What transportation services are available to help seniors get around?

Looking for a ride? Call your local COA at (413) 458-8250. Contact The COA Van Driver directly at (413) 884-3193. The Van driver is Richard Andrews.

You can also contact the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority at (413) 499-2782 or online at www.berkshireta.com

For medical transportation, call (413) 664-6680.

How can I report elder abuse and neglect?

To report abuse of a person aged 60 or older, call 800-922-2275 or online at www.mass.gov/reporting-elder-abuse-neglect or contact LifePath of Massachusetts at 800-732-2275 or online at www.lifepathmass.org

To report abuse of a disabled person under 60, call the Disabled Persons Protection Commission at 800-426-9009.

To report abuse of an individual residing in a nursing home, contact the MA Department of Public Health at 800-462-5540.

Email the Council on Aging Department

Using this form will send a message to the designated department contact.

Vaccine and Wellness Clinics

The Town is offering two flu and COVID vaccine clinics this October, one at The Harper Center/Council on Aging on October 2, and one at Town Hall on October 20.

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September 29, 2026
Event Calendar
Council Board
Phone
(413) 458-8250
Address:

The Harper Center

118 Church Street

Williamstown, MA 01267

Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

Hours may vary.

Staff
Brian O'Grady, Director
Carmel Kushi, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Kline, Outreach Coordinator
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