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Aug 14, 2026

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Disability Commission Meeting Summary

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Disability Commission Meeting Summary

The commission approved spending up to $50 for a laser level to measure slopes and directed staff to purchase additional sensory fidgets for events. Members also agreed to host a booth at the September Community Health Resource Fair and began follow-up on rough surfacing near a gas meter on Putnam Street and a sidewalk concern near Sabourin Hardware.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Disability Commission Meeting Summary

The commission reviewed the City’s accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan, including upcoming site tours and concerns involving City facilities, the Police Department, City Hall, and Riverfront Park. Members also noted that restriping at Parkhill Plaza improved access to curb cuts.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Commission advances local accessibility improvements

The commission authorized a letter to the owner of Parkhill Plaza about access problems and asked the owner to consider updating the curb cut. Members also reported that accessible parking signs were added at the Federal building parking lot and discussed a review of accessibility at the Fitchburg Senior Center.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Disability Commission Focuses on Access

The commission discussed sending a letter seeking curb-cut upgrades at Parkhill Plaza and noted that no update had been received about limited accessible parking at the Federal building at the Upper Common.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Accessibility Barriers Remain After Snowfall

The commission discussed snow blocking curb cuts, accessible parking spaces, and intersections, including locations near Main Street, the Senior Center, Fitchburg Arts Community Apartments, and the Legislative Building. Members also raised an elevator outage complaint and missing upright signs for accessible parking at the Fitchburg post office.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Disability Commission Meeting Summary

The commission approved the December 2025 minutes and discussed transportation help for a resident unable to drive, accessibility concerns with school sign-in systems, and follow-up on a needed curb cut at Parkhill Plaza.

1 min readMunicipal coverage