Wilmington Department of Elder Services is committed to continuously advocating, promoting and providing services to Wilmington Citizens 60 and over. These services contribute to the well-being of our seniors in the following ways:

information and referral,

care planning and management,

health and wellness services,

transportation services,

educational programs,

counseling and family support services,

financial and health insurance counseling and

medical advocacy.

Commissioners

The Department of Elderly Services has great leadership with the Elderly Commissioners. They work closely with the director and the needs of the elders of Wilmington. They have placed their pictures in the main lobby of the Buzzell Senior Center to make elders more aware of whom they are and their function.

Commissioners are:

John King (Chairman)

Rosemary Cross (Vice-Chairman)

Joe Filipowicz

Henry Latta

Al LaValle

Joe Paglia

Frank Ratta.

A monthly newsletter - "The Buzzell Buzz" - is produced by our news team of John King, Rosemary Cross, Mary Smith and George Peters. This monthly newsletter is now mailed to over 280 elders and can be found at the center, Town Manager's Office and the Wilmington Memorial Library. This provides information about the activities at the senior center and available assistance programs. To submit news or to request a subscription, Click here.

News Deadline
News and ads for the News Letter must be turned in no later than the 27th of the month.

The director assists with crisis situations, critical needs or concerns. The director makes home visits to determine needs, assist with problem resolution and helps develop resources. Assistance is given to the adult children of elders to help alleviate problems and direct them to appropriate services. Services can also include accessing to Federal, State and local programs, and coordinate with area medical and social service providers.

An exciting collaboration team that continues to strengthen in the Town of Wilmington is the Department of Elderly Services (Terri Marciello), the Fire Department (Lieutenant Dan Hurley) and the Police Department (Officers Julie Lambert, Pat Nally, Steve Mauriello, Brian Pupa, and Scott Sencabaugh). The focus of this alliance is to provide our elderly community with more contact points within the town government to address their needs and concerns. The Wilmington Police Department - Elder Services Unit - has been a huge support and strength to the Wilmington elderly residents. Some fun events were the Boston Harbor Cruise and a stage play. Also, the Wilmington Police Department Union sponsored a delicious spaghetti luncheon served at the senior center which gave another opportunity for the police and elders to mingle together. This has proven to be a successful endeavor not only for the elders of Wilmington but the partnership between the Elderly Services, Police Department and Fire Department.