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The Brookline Council on Aging is a town agency responsible for planning, coordinating and providing comprehensive services for Brookline residents age 60 and over. We work with other town agencies and community service providers to enhance the quality of life for our elders.

The Town of Needham is located on rocky uplands within a loop of the Charles River in Eastern Massachusetts. The town is bordered by Wellesley on the west and northwest, Newton on the north and northeast, the West Roxbury section of Boston on the east, Dedham on the southeast and south, and Westwood and Dover on the south. Needham is ten miles southwest of Boston, twenty-nine miles east of Worcester, and about 208 miles from New York City. Needham is situated in the greater Boston area, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. Principal highways are State Routes 128 (the inner belt around Boston) and 135, and Interstate Route 95, which shares the same roadway as State Route 128. Commuter rail service is available via four stations to Back Bay Station and South Station in Boston. Needham is a member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which provides fixed bus route service between Needham Junction and Watertown Square As a Town of Needham employee, you are offered a rewarding career-opportunity serving the Needham community, a thriving and growing town of approximately 32,000 residents and a diverse commercial tax base. The municipality has a Representative Town Meeting form of government, with a 5-member elected Select Board who appoints a Town Manger to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Town departments include public works, police, fire, library, public health, and more! The Town of Needham is a professionally run organization that is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees can perform at the highest levels. Our employees are dedicated to their work and understand that the diverse perspectives of Town employees are critical to ensuring Needham remains an equitable community, where engaged and committed people from all backgrounds want to live, work, play and belong. The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, and invites all applicants to submit resumes in confidence.

The Town of Mansfield is fast becoming one of the most sought-after communities in which to live and work in Massachusetts. An active and thriving community located in Bristol County, Mansfield is conveniently situated within minutes to I-495, I-95, and Routes 140 and 123. It is equipped with its own Municipal Airport and a commuter rail MBTA Station offering convenient access to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and beyond. Mansfield is touted as one of the "Best Suburbs in America to Raise a Family", one of the "Best Suburbs for Young Professionals", one of the "Safest Communities in the Nation", and its schools are ranked among the best in the country by US News and World Report. Mansfield is home to Cabot Business Park, an 850-acre campus-style Industrial Park; Mansfield Bio Incubator, a center for emerging life sciences innovation; BiodiverCity, a new life sciences campus with over 1 million square feet of potential; Mansfield Crossing, a bustling outdoor retail shopping village; the Xfinity Center offering global music entertainment; and many fine and trendy top-rated restaurants, boutiques, and so much more. Mansfield’s Economic Development Team offers a welcoming collaboration of Town Officials and Industrial Development Committee Members to help businesses expand, grow, or find their new home. With a strong infrastructure, its own Municipal Electric Company offering one of the lowest electric rates in Massachusetts, and a MassBio Gold-Ready Designation, Mansfield is poised for continued growth and prosperity. Mansfield is governed by a five-member Select Board and an open Town Meeting. Its Town Manager, Kevin Dumas, is a dynamic and strong leader inspiring a team of talented and dedicated individuals with a commitment to ensuring Mansfield continues to thrive and grow. If your business is looking for a vibrant, growing, and business friendly environment in which to locate, contact our Town Manger directly at (508) 261-7370 and search ChooseMansfield.com.