Plainfield Recreation Department & Senior Center
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Municipal Agent for Aging

Mark Simmons
Recreation and Senior Center Director
Municipal Agent
Phone: 860-564-1819
Email: msimmons@plainfieldct.org

Joyce Hoffman
Senior Services Coordinator
Phone: 860-564-1819
Email: jhoffman@plainfieldct.org

Available by appointment every Monday and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm



Historical Overview



The Municipal Agent for the Elderly program was established in 1972 by the Connecticut State Legislature in order to assure that elderly persons in each town have an officially appointed representative who is responsible for providing elders with information and assistance on services and benefits.


General Statutes of Connecticut



In accordance with the General Statutes of Connecticut Volume 2 Title 7 Chapter 97 Section 7-127b, the municipal agent for the elderly shall (1) disseminate information to elderly persons and assist such persons in learning about the community resources available to them and publicize such resources and benefits; (2) assist elderly persons in applying for federal and other benefits available to such persons; (3) submit written reports annually covering the period extending between July 1 and June 30 to the chief elected official, chief executive officer, legislative body and committee or commission on aging of the municipality, if any, and to the Department of Social Services on the services they have provided, the needs and problems of the elderly and any recommendations for municipal action with regard to elderly persons.


Municipal Agent & Senior Center Staff



Our Senior Center Staff can assist you with the following. 




  • Food Stamps/ SNAP Applications


  • Fuel Assistance Referrals


  • Housing Referrals


  • Legal Services Referrals


  • Meals on Wheels Referrals


  • Medicaid Assistance


  • Medicare Enrollment and Assistance


  • Nutrition Sites/Food Pantry Referrals


  • Protective Services Referrals


  • Social Security Referrals


  • Social Services Referrals and Applications


  • Tax Assistance Referrals


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