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Merrimac disability commission seeks $50,000 earmark to add accessible access to Donaghue School court

Merrimac Commission on Disability · February 5, 2025
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Summary

The Merrimac Commission on Disability on Feb. 5 discussed a $50,000 state earmark request to refinish the Donaghue School basketball court and create accessible access points; a letter of support from Principal Stephanie Dembro was shared with state legislators and the select board chair.

The Merrimac Commission on Disability discussed a $50,000 earmark request on Feb. 5 to refinish the basketball court at Donaghue School and create accessible access points to the play area. The request and an accompanying letter of support from Principal Stephanie Dembro were shared with State Senator Barry Finegold, State Representative Dawne Shand and Merrimac Select Board Chairman Christopher Manni.

The commission recorded that the earmark would fund surface refinishing and construction of accessible access points at the school; no formal vote on the request was recorded in the minutes. Commission members noted the request in the record and attached the letter of support to the meeting materials.

The item was listed under Agenda Item V and remains an active request; the minutes do not specify a scheduling or decision deadline or the next procedural step beyond sharing the request with the named elected officials and the select board.