Council on Aging votes to hire Hollie Lucht as Director
Council on Aging votes to hire Wellesley's new Director of Senior Services. After interviewing Hollie Lucht, the Council voted 9-0-1 (Patty Chen abstaining) to make an offer of employment. Chair Judy Gertler and Secretary Pat Decker were authorized to negotiate salary and benefits. The board also
Council on Aging · Meeting of January 15, 2026
WELLESLEY — Council on Aging votes to hire Wellesley's new Director of Senior Services. After interviewing Hollie Lucht, the Council voted 9-0-1 (Patty Chen abstaining) to make an offer of employment. Chair Judy Gertler and Secretary Pat Decker were authorized to negotiate salary and benefits.
The board also approved a $2,081.11 budget for a St. Patrick's Day celebration honoring the newly completed Richard Campana kitchen, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for March 6. Members unanimously approved a Code of Conduct policy and accepted $3,093.10 in gifts.
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Source: the Council on Aging meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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