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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Plans New Disability Survey

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Commission Plans Accessibility and Community Events

The Commission on Disability is developing a strategic plan that may include an accessibility ordinance, an updated survey of residents with disabilities, a business accessibility guide, and a new snow-clearing public service announcement. The commission also began planning a Story Hour for the last weekend of July and a possible World Disability Day event in December.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

DPW outlines snow obstruction response

The Department of Public Works said it will remediate snow blocking sidewalks or pedestrian crossings when the obstruction is caused by city crews or contractors. Residents can contact DPW, use its online form, or call Public Safety Dispatch after hours; issues caused by private contractors should be reported to police.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Disability Commission Highlights Wheelchair Support Services

Stavros representatives described a wheelchair program for MassHealth members that provides loaner wheelchairs and simple repairs at home; Stavros says it serves 10,000 consumers each month.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Disability Commission Plans Service Updates

The Commission reviewed services for residents with disabilities over age 55 and began updating its 2017 area-services list, including adding area codes and identifying additional organizations.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Commission Plans New Disability Survey

The Commission on Disability plans to organize a new community survey after a 2020 survey found that residents were particularly dissatisfied with sidewalk conditions. Members also discussed snow-removal reporting, upcoming street and crosswalk projects, and an accessibility ordinance focused on disclosing existing business accommodations.

2 min readMunicipal coverage