Selectboard agrees to temporarily close Baxter Memorial Library front entrance after fall
Summary
Following a resident's report of uneven step heights that led to a fall, Town Administrator Nicola Shipman recommended temporarily closing the library's front entrance until a permanent fix is found; the Selectboard agreed to the closure and follow-up.
Town Administrator Nicola Shipman brought a resident complaint about uneven step heights at the Baxter Memorial Library front entrance and recommended a temporary closure to prevent further falls.
Shipman noted an email from a resident who fell at the library after encountering height differences in the steps leading to the front entrance; she said she had not realized the issue prior to the report and recommended temporarily closing the entrance until safety concerns are resolved. “Nicola recommended temporarily closing the front entrance until the safety concerns can be addressed,” the minutes state. The Selectboard agreed and directed staff to find a permanent solution.
The board did not set a timeline for repairs at the Sept. 21 meeting; members asked staff to evaluate options and return with cost estimates and schedule recommendations at a future meeting.
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