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Committee urges non-slip treads, ramp repairs after two falls at Old Town Hall
Summary
After two falls in the past year, the Joint Loss Committee recommended buying non-slip stair treads for several stairways, verifying dimensions before purchase, and fixing a protruding screw on the handicapped ramp.
The committee’s site-walk report recorded two falls within the past year on interior stairs and recommended installing non-slip treads on the back stairs and kitchen/auditorium stairs to reduce trip hazards. The report specifies that four treads are needed for the kitchen/auditorium and up to 14 treads may be required for the back stairway; it instructs staff to double-check width, length and depth before ordering.
The handicap entrance ramp was noted to be generally in good condition except for one screw that protrudes on the first plank abutting the sidewalk; the report lists this as an action item for immediate repair. These safety fixes are listed among other priority tasks in the committee’s follow-up schedule for Q3–Q4 2026.
