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Merrimac disability commission advances sidewalk accessibility work, flags contractor and cost questions for school court project
Summary
At its April 1 meeting the Merrimac Commission on Disability discussed plans to add curb cuts and accessible access to the Donaghue School basketball court, agreed to pursue alternatives after winter damage raised replacement-cost concerns, and asked staff to follow up with the regional school district and MOD for contractor and funding guidance.
The Merrimac Commission on Disability reviewed multiple accessibility projects at its April 1, 2026 meeting, focusing on curb-cut installations and a proposed $50,000 earmark to refinish the Donaghue School basketball court and add accessible access points.
Chairman Christopher Gaudet and ADA Compliance Officer Robert Sinibaldi said they will follow up with the state and with the regional school district after the Pentucket Regional School District (PRSD) representative, Jonathan Seymour, indicated the district wants to use a different contractor for the Donaghue School work. Robert Sinibaldi will consult with the district to identify who will complete the contract so the project can proceed.
Members also discussed a $30,000 MOD grant to install additional curb cuts. The minutes note that some annunciation (tactile) strips were damaged over the winter and that replacement pads cost about $16,000; commissioners discussed lower-cost alternatives such as stamped concrete. Sinibaldi and Gaudet said they will contact MOD for guidance on materials and cost-saving options.
The commission did not take a formal vote on any project contracts or on contractor selection at the meeting; follow-up with PRSD and MOD was assigned as the next step. The minutes do not specify a roll-call vote tally for motions recorded as “unanimously accepted.”
