Rehoboth Council on Aging Moving to Francis Farm

After a long wait, the Council on Aging are moving to their new home at Francis Farm.

Voters at last May’s town meeting approved the purchase of the 47 acre property at a cost of $2.8 million.

Francis Hall will be used for the COA. The kitchen has been upgraded and new woodwork and doors were installed.

Chairman Skip Vadnais said when the building opens on December 20, it would be a “soft opening” because the kitchen will not be functional. The state has to transfer public water licenses first.

The COA staff have been working out of offices on Winthrop Street following a devastating fire last year at the former facility at 55 Bay State Road.

The 7200 square foot building was a total loss and the insurance proceeds are being used to purchase materials and equipment for the new COA.