The Cohasset Elder Affairs Board navigated a packed agenda on Monday, hearing a detailed presentation on the controversial Public Safety Building project costs and addressing significant internal changes, including the final stages of a search for a new director. Police Chief William Quigley and Fire Chief John Dockray attended the meeting to provide context for the proposed facility's budget, which has grown since its initial approval at Town Meeting. "The station was built in 1962 for nine male police officers," Chief Quigley explained. "Today we have 35 employees department-wide." Chief Dockray added that a new station on Route 3A would "reduce response times to the Beachwood section of town... by at least a minute and 20 seconds." Board member Paul Kierce voiced a common sentiment among residents about the unexpected cost increase, stating, "You told us to buy this for 10 [million], then you turn around 12 months later and tell us you need another 17 [million]." Internally, the board learned the search for a new Elder Affairs director is nearing its conclusion, with four strong candidates in the final round of interviews. The update comes after a period of significant staffing changes, which the interim director noted included a "120% turnover of our full-time staff" since January. Vice-Chair Diana Karcher confirmed a board subcommittee had "a good conversation" about qualifications for the new leadership roles. The board also celebrated the arrival of a new, more fuel-efficient transport van. After reviewing design concepts, members coalesced around a simple lettering approach for the vehicle's exterior. "I'm a proponent of option one to have it look like the rest of the vans," said board member Taffy Nothnagel, reflecting the board's desire for consistency across the fleet. The meeting also covered key financial and operational updates. **Motion Made by Elaine Coyne to accept the Treasurer's report. Vote Passed (Unanimous).** The report highlighted that the town will now municipally fund the social worker position, freeing up state formula grant money for new programming. The board also accepted the director's report, which detailed issues with the "My Senior Center" check-in system causing inaccurate attendance tracking and building maintenance needs. **Motion Made by Jim Murphy to accept the Director's report. Vote Passed (Unanimous).** Member Elizabeth Tarpey inquired about "the air conditioning upstairs," which is currently down, while Tana Carlson asked, "When do we expect [the security cameras] to be installed?" Practical suggestions also came from the board, with Elinore Barrett asking, "Is it possible to put in the vista where you list all of the employees their extension number?" Looking ahead, discussions touched on the outdoor pergola, with David Bigley asking if the lack of a roof plan meant "that next summer it'll be as it is now," a point confirmed by the Chair. The board also tackled a policy question from Richard Hynes regarding why transportation services are not extended to seniors in assisted living facilities, a complex issue involving bandwidth and liability. In a final piece of business, the board formally elected a new secretary. **Motion Made by Jim Murphy that Marsha Silvia be elected Secretary. Vote Passed (Unanimous).** The board also agreed to move its future meetings to a 9:00 a.m. start time to better accommodate schedules. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Jim Murphy.