During the recent Disability Commission meeting in Concord, Massachusetts, a significant gap in staffing was highlighted, impacting the town's ability to effectively manage disability-related initiatives. Currently, there is no dedicated staff member to support technology needs for the commission. Elizabeth Hughes, the town planner, is temporarily filling this role, but her responsibilities are extensive, leaving little room for additional tasks.

The discussion also pointed to the ongoing challenges with the Stantec contract, initially overseen by Sterling Stevens. The town engineer, Steve Dutra, is now responsible for this contract as well, but he too is stretched thin with his existing workload. This situation raises concerns about the town's capacity to address the needs of residents with disabilities effectively.

The commission emphasized the importance of having dedicated personnel to ensure that disability services are prioritized and managed efficiently. As Concord moves forward, addressing these staffing challenges will be crucial for enhancing support for the community's disabled residents. The commission plans to explore solutions to fill these gaps and improve service delivery in the future.