Brewster House names new executive director

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The Elizabeth Brewster House introduced Marianne Odell as Executive Director on March 10. Photo: Saga Communications/Elizabeth Brewster House

HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) – A senior living and care center in Homer has a new leader.

On March 10, the Elizabeth Brewster House announced that Marianne Odell has been named executive director.

Officials say Odell brings years of leadership experience in human services with a focus on respectful, high-quality care.

The non-profit Brewster House, which received a historical marker from the Pomeroy Foundation last year, is one of the oldest facilities of its kind in Central New York.

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