Provider Details
- Basic Information
- Georgetown Council on Aging
- Address: 51 North Street Georgetown, MA 01833
- Customer Service: 978-352-5726
- Website: https://www.georgetownma.gov/departments/council_on_aging/coa_transportation_services_.php
- Description: Shopping Transportation:
The COA Van is available door-to-door for shopping and errands on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations should be made at least two days in advance by calling the COA office. Please check the Van Schedule for each month’s days and destinations. A small donation is suggested to help with program expenses.
Transportation: Northern Essex Elder Transportation
This program provides rides for elders to medical and other necessary appointments. Arrangements should be made at least THREE days in advance of the appointment by calling the Council on Aging. If the office is closed, please leave a message (and remember that we are not open on Fridays). The ride will be arranged and the DRIVER will call you the day before. A donation of 45 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program. However, no one will ever be denied a ride due to inability to pay.
Ring & Ride:
Ring & Ride is a free van service to Georgetown residents. It requires 24 hour notice for reservations made through MeVa (978-469-6878, option #3). For a brochure, call the COA at 978-352-5726.
What you should know about riding the van:
The van will be available for shopping trips on Tuesdays and a social/recreational trip on Thursdays.
Please make reservations at least 2 business days in advance by calling (978) 352-5726.
We request a $2 donation for roundtrip transportation unless otherwise noted in trip descriptions.
Transportation costs do not include meals or admissions to events unless specifically noted
Last updated: 9/5/2025
- Service Details
- Trip Types: Other, Shopping
- Eligibility: Must be 60 years or older in participating communities ONLY, Must be a resident of the town, Persons w/ Disabilities
- Cancellation Policies: No cancellation policy
- Special Services: Door to Door
- Payment Types: Donation
Schedule
| Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
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