Representative Day To Host Senior Charlie Card Event

A release from State Representative Michael Day:

As part of his ongoing efforts to deliver more public transportation options and help seniors to
continue to live independently in their community, State Representative Michael Day, in
partnership with the MBTA and the Stoneham Council on Aging, is sponsoring a “Senior Charlie
Card” registration event at the Stoneham Senior Center. The registration will provide local
seniors with the opportunity to receive a discounted senior pass for use on MBTA bus, rail and
subway systems. All Stoneham residents who are 65 years or older are encouraged to attend.

The event takes place at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street in Stoneham from 1-3 p.m.
on Friday, July 19th , with members of Representative Day’s staff and volunteers from the
Stoneham Senior Center on hand to assist with applications. To be eligible, seniors must be new
to the Senior Charlie Card program and present a government-issued photo ID.

"I appreciate the MBTA's assistance in working with me and the Council on Aging to bring this
program directly to our community instead of forcing seniors to travel into Boston to apply for
this discount program," said Representative Day. "I hope our residents will join me at the Senior
Center to take advantage of these services."

A Senior Charlie Card provides the holder with discounted rates to ride buses for 85 cents,
subways for $1.10, inner express buses for $2.10, and outer express buses for $2.60. Seniors can
also travel on commuter rail or ferry services for 50 percent off the regular full fare. In addition,
seniors can purchase a monthly pass which is good for unlimited travel on local buses and
subways for $30. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes.
Representative Day will sponsor refreshments at the event, which is free to attend.

He has also been working with the Winchester Council on Aging to schedule a similar event in Winchester inthe coming weeks. Those with questions are encouraged to contact Representative Day at Michael.Day@mahouse.gov or (617) 722-2396 or the Stoneham Council on Aging at (781) 438-1157.