Commission on Disabilities updates accessibility project timelines
Wakefield Commission on Disabilities advances multiple accessibility initiatives. Town Engineer and ADA Coordinator Bill Renault reported a $75,000 Senior Center entrance renovation moving forward through Engineering Budget and Council on Aging funds, while the town works toward an April 2027
Commission on Disabilities · Meeting of April 6, 2026
Wakefield Commission on Disabilities advances multiple accessibility initiatives. Town Engineer and ADA Coordinator Bill Renault reported a $75,000 Senior Center entrance renovation moving forward through Engineering Budget and Council on Aging funds, while the town works toward an April 2027 deadline for website accessibility compliance including close captioning and contrast-adjustment tools. The commission approved prior minutes and learned of efforts to consolidate four North Avenue crosswalks and add a pedestrian bump-out through a design-work grant.
Paul Paglierani announced he will not renew his commission participation.
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Source: the Commission on Disabilities meeting of April 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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