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CCOD reviews draft bylaws and begins planning ADA compliance seminar for local businesses

Chelmsford Commission on Disability · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Francis Gilroy shared a draft of CCOD bylaws outlining training and membership requirements, and commissioners discussed a fall seminar—likely at the Senior Center—to advise small business owners on ADA compliance; Joanne Stanway will reach out to MOD to schedule.

Commissioner Francis Gilroy presented a draft of bylaws prepared by previous CCOD members; the draft includes proposed training requirements and membership criteria for commission members. The minutes note the draft was shared but do not record detailed edits or a motion to adopt the bylaws.

Separately, the commission discussed planning an ADA-focused seminar aimed at small business owners in Chelmsford. The Senior Center was identified as the likely venue with a tentative daytime window of about 1 to 4 p.m.; commissioners proposed inviting MOD, other local ADA commissions, and area ADA coordinators. Joanne Stanway agreed to reach out to MOD to pursue setting a fall date.

The minutes record these items as planning and discussion; no formal vote or adoption of the bylaws was recorded during the May 19 meeting.