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Meeting Minutes November 6, 2014
Members Present
Victoria Buckley, Chair, Linda Vine, Deputy Town Manger and ADA Coordinator, Joe
Pato, Selectmen Liaison, Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner, Sue Cusack, Michael
Martignetti, Len Morse-Fortier, Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz
Guest Maureen St.Hilaire, Member of the Arlington Commission
Approval of minutes and clarification of process
The June, September, and October minutes were approved
Clarification of proposal for bylaw about brick sidewalks
We will be working with Norman Cohen to craft a warrant article to stop the use of bricks,
cobblestones and bricklike concrete pavers for new or reconstructed public walkways,
to ensure safe passage for citizens who have trouble traversing uneven surfaces
Reaction of Selectmen about goal-setting letter
There is nothing to report at this time, but our efforts to discuss the use of brick in
Lexington presents another opportunity
Update about Harrington Park, 394 Lowell Street, Lexington
At their annual board meeting in May, they will discuss the need for a long-range plan to
address the lack of accessibility in the building We will be requesting written outcome of
this meeting by June 1, 2015
Update on meeting with Commissions at Minuteman Senior Services
Minuteman Senior Services called a meeting to share information with the Commissions
in the eight towns that they serve Victoria and Julie attended on our behalf Their
services are generally federally funded and oriented to seniors and individuals with
disabilities There was general consensus that more support needed to be afforded to
individuals with psychiatric disabilities
Invitation to assist in planning the ADA's 25th Anniversary Celebration on 7/22/15
on Boston Common
Minuteman Senior Service wants to know if anyone would like to be on their panning
committee No one volunteered but we are discussing the possibility of our own event
on Discovery Day in May
Update on meeting with Hanscom Area Towns Committee on 10/23
Concord, Lincoln, Lexington, and Bedford met to discuss the work of Commission on
Disability Concord and Bedford do not currently have a commission, and were
interested in learning more about the advantages of forming a commission After
hearing from Victoria they appear to be interested in moving forward to establish a
commission in their communities
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Additional new business and update on new projects
Update from the Grain Mill Alley Public Workshops
Sue Cusack attended the public meeting in October and offered suggestions on
the two revised proposals that were submitted
ADA Audit Update
Clarke School Elevator will be replaced probably next summer
Fred Lonardo gave us new business for next month - 271 Lincoln Street would
like to present, the Old Higgins Office They would like to put in a dental office
They would like to present their short and long term plans to put in a dental office
Cary Hall Sidewalk Discussion Meeting November 17 at 7pm at the
Selectman's Meeting
Bill Hadley will discuss the decision on sidewalk materials in from of Cary Hall
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