At the Nov. 21 meeting facilitator Brenda McDonough delivered a broad update on accessibility projects across town, reporting recent installs and outstanding items that the Commission will pursue with town staff.

Brenda said Candlewood Corner has been restriped to include four accessible parking spaces but two spaces that share an access aisle still lack posted signs; she will follow up with town contact Anthony to confirm signage placement. At the Nantucket Inn, the property manager (Sean Schiotto) showed Brenda five rooms he described as wheelchair accessible; the Commission asked Brenda to request photos of room interiors and bathrooms to verify website room listings and to confirm parking will be positioned nearest the accessible rooms.

The Commission discussed 2 Fairgrounds (the building‑department location) and the commuter parking lot: proposals include adding an accessible space near the driveway to provide a direct route to a front ramp, restriping and signing abused spaces near garage doors, and coordinating with NRTA to establish a stop in the commuter lot if needed. Brenda said enforcement and NRTA scheduling commitments remain to be secured.

Brenda described deteriorated brick crosswalks and uneven pavement near the airport entrance and asked airport management for temporary asphalt patching while they pursue a grant and larger resurfacing. She also reported the hospital has a phone at the front desk that can connect directly to registration and an in‑process kiosk; commissioners described instances where staff coverage was inconsistent and recommended clearer signage and kiosk activation to avoid requiring patients to travel down the hall.

Commissioners raised multiple privately operated locations that need attention: Island Kitchen/Sushi Sean’s gravel lot and confusing circulation could make access impossible for some patrons; Easy Street restaurant at Steamboat Wharf has steps and may be pre‑existing from before modern accessibility requirements — Brenda will research building‑department permits and possible variances and report back.

Brenda also said the Commission prepared a letter of support for an NFTA grant to fund a dedicated travel trainer to help seniors and people with disabilities use public transit and paratransit services; the Commission signed the support letter and awaits the grant decision.

Next steps: Brenda will follow up with town contacts (Anthony, Victor, James), the Nantucket Hotel manager for room photos, the hospital registration contact to request signage and kiosk activation, and will inspect Island Kitchen and other private lots to determine striping and access‑aisle needs.