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Merrimac disability commission backs effort seeking $50,000 earmark to improve Donaghue School access
Summary
At its Feb. 5 meeting the Merrimac Commission on Disability discussed a $50,000 earmark request to refinish the Donaghue School basketball court and create accessible access points; the request has been shared with state lawmakers and a letter of support from the school principal was noted.
The Merrimac Commission on Disability on Feb. 5 discussed a $50,000 earmark request aimed at resurfacing the Donaghue School basketball court and adding accessible access points to improve school-site access.
Commission members recorded that the request was shared with State Senator Barry Finegold, State Representative Dawne Shand and Merrimac Select Board Chairman Christopher Manni; Principal Stephanie Dembro submitted a written letter of support that was included with meeting documents. The minutes do not show a formal vote on the earmark request during the Feb. 5 meeting.
Commissioners also noted related administrative items on Old Business, including a previously reported non‑compliant ramp at 5 East Main Street and an ongoing annual report that is nearly complete. The commission did not record a motion to approve funding at this meeting; minutes indicate the earmark request was discussed and circulated to the named officials and the select board chair for further consideration.
The commission approved its Feb. 5 meeting agenda and the minutes from its Dec. 4, 2024 meeting before taking up other business. The meeting record lists follow-up materials (emails exchanged among local staff and a letter of support from Principal Dembro) and schedules the next meeting for March 5, 2025.
