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engineer interested in disability rights and ADA compliance and she wants to help the town look inclusively at issues. Commission members introduced themselves and mentioned their concerns. • Shaun mentioned depth perception issues and other concerns of those with neurological issues: concrete sidewalks are preferable since finite pavers are difficult. • Janet brought up issues of those with vision issues —the bump near Hastings playground, speed bumps, and contrast colors. She talked about meeting with DPW about making the rumble strips for curb cuts federal yellow. • Francine said that in the past the Commission was not involved when it should have been and is now better connected. She discussed the need for closed captioning at public meetings. • Len shared that he is a structural engineer who is interested in stopping others from building in unneeded barriers into plans. Jim Kelly replied that Len's advice is very helpful. • Bonnie said she is the liaison to the Council on Aging. • Michael identified himself as a real estate developer and said that the Commission used to always be putting out fires but now we are in on plans and projects earlier. He has been interested in the Parker Meadow project since it is the first conservation area that will be fully accessible. He would like to see the town invest in chair cars to help with transportation needs like they have in neighboring Arlington. • Victoria said we want to see how the Full Inclusion Resolution will be used to affect policy and programs. She wants the Commission to be proactive and not just reactive. New Business • There was a second complaint about outside tables at Rancatore's. Jim Kelly will follow up. • Shaun is going to talk to Peter Noonan to see if anyone wants to join as liaison from Douglas House. • Jim Kelly said there was a new Chase Bank coming at 1050 Waltham Street with a 4- story garage. • Janet is liaison to the Center Committee. • Francine is liaison to the Traffic Safety Group. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM. Minutes submitted by Victoria Buckley