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Merrimac disability panel says $50,000 state earmark for Donaghue School court signed but funds not yet received
Summary
The Merrimac Commission on Disability recorded that signature pages for a $50,000 state earmark to refinish the Donaghue School basketball court and add accessible access points were returned to the state, but funds have not arrived and commissioners flagged a potential June 30, 2026 completion deadline.
The Merrimac Commission on Disability said Monday that signature pages for a $50,000 state earmark to refinish the Donaghue School basketball court and create accessible access points were signed by Pentucket Regional school representatives and returned to the state, but the funds have not yet been received.
Commission minutes show concern that the project could face problems if the work must be completed by June 30, 2026. The minutes say Alyssa (staff) will notify the commission when the grant funds are received.
The item, described in the commission’s “old business” section, covers two components: resurfacing the court surface and creating accessible access points to ensure people with mobility devices can reach the playing surface. The minutes do not specify a contractor, estimated project start date, or whether the town must provide any matching funds; those details are “not specified.”
At the same meeting the commission approved routine business: members unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from Feb. 4, 2026. The commission also unanimously approved submission of its annual report due March 4, 2026.
The commission will continue to monitor the earmark status and said staff will report back when the state releases the funds. The next commission meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
