§ 370. Community centers and services for senior citizens; when
social services official to furnish. 1. A social services official of a
county, city or town is authorized, provided funds have been made
available therefor, to provide at public expense one or more community
centers and services for senior citizens residing in his territory who
are eligible therefor pursuant to the provisions of this title. Such
centers and services may be provided only in cases where it is
determined, under criteria established by the department, that there is
a need therefor.

2. The furnishing of such centers and services is hereby declared to
be proper municipal purpose for which the moneys of a county, city or
town may be raised and expended. A county, city or town may receive and
expend moneys from the state, the federal government or private
individuals, corporations or associations for furnishing such centers
and services.

3. Community centers and services for senior citizens under this
title may be provided by a social services official either directly or
through the purchase or rental of such centers and services from a
private non-profit corporation, company or association provided they are
operated and furnished in compliance with regulations of the department.