Boston Seniors Ring in 2020 at Age Strong Commission's Annual First Night Celebration

Uncategorized 2026-07-22 clip6162 · Meeting of July 22, 2026

Boston's Age Strong Commission marked the arrival of 2020 with its annual Senior First Night celebration at the Seaport World Trade Center, drawing approximately 2,500 attendees. Commissioner Emily Shea introduced the commission's new name — changed from the Elderly Commission — describing it as a reflection of the city's goals around aging. Mayor Marty Walsh, Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez, City Councilors Eddie Flynn and Michael Flaherty, Boston Police Commissioner William Bros, Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Fenn, and MBTA Police Chief Kenny Green all appeared on stage.

Walsh presented Seaport Hotel General Manager Jim Canady with a clock reading "thank you for counting down the past 24 years with us," and announced the 2020 event would be the last at the Seaport location before the building undergoes renovation.

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Source: the Uncategorized 2026-07-22 clip6162 meeting of July 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.