Public Hearing
The NEMCSA – Region 9 Area Agency on Aging will conduct two public hearings on its proposed Multi-Year Implementation Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2025. The plan will outline the use of funds and provision of services under the Older Americans Act, for the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle and Roscommon.
The hearings are scheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Sunrise Side Senior Services, 131 Clyde, Omer, MI
- Monday, May 23, 2022, at 1:00 pm at NEMCSA, 2569 US-23 South, Alpena, MI
To register please contact Connie at 989-358-4661 or mcquarriec@nemcsa.org
A summary of the plan will be available upon request. Copies may be obtained by calling 989-358-4661 or online at www.nemcsa.org. Written testimony or email will be accepted through June 10, 2022.
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