COA discusses AED purchase and local fundraising for Ware Senior Center

The Senior Center Council on Aging discussed a proposal from Friends of Ware Seniors Inc. to buy an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the center. Deputy Fire Chief Wloch said the AED must be compatible with the devices used by the WFD and that he will provide prices and quotes to the COA. The Friends asked four major local banks for $500 each toward the purchase.

J. Zienowicz reported that Steve Lowell, President of Monson Bank, contacted Zienowicz to say Monson Bank will support the AED purchase and "offered to give any remaining balance towards the total price should the other banks not choose to participate." North Brookfield Bank has committed $500 toward the device. The COA also noted that the local Rotary Club has expressed interest in donating but has not yet specified an amount.