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Commission lists ADA improvement priorities, eyes municipal grant
Summary
The East Longmeadow Commission for People with Disabilities approved a short list of priority accessibility projects to present to Rebecca Lisi if the town secures a Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, including playground upgrades, accessible parking and school bathroom updates.
The East Longmeadow Commission for People with Disabilities identified a short list of priority projects on May 21 that it will present to Rebecca Lisi if the town obtains a Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. The list comes from the commission’s current Self‑Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Projects the commission prioritized include updating the playground at Heritage Park; installing accessible lockers; repairing doors; updating signage; renovating bathroom stalls in schools; and adding entrance ramps and accessible parking at Pine Knoll. The commission recorded the plan as contingent on securing the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant and on town capacity to implement the work.
The commission provided the list as a targeted packet of items to streamline any future grant application and to make short‑term accessibility improvements visible to residents. Next steps recorded in the minutes call for presenting the short list to Rebecca Lisi and coordinating with town staff on grant eligibility and timelines.
