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Commission raises winter accessibility concerns after snow blocks curb cuts and handicap spaces
Summary
Members reported multiple winter-accessibility problems: unshoveled curb cuts on Main Street and by the Senior Center, curb cuts filled by plows at intersections, handicap spaces at two sites blocked by stored snow, and missing upright HP signage at the Fitchburg Post Office.
Commissioners discussed several winter-related accessibility barriers during open forum. The minutes record that many curb cuts on Main Street and near the Senior Center had not been shoveled, that curb cuts at intersections had snow plowed into them, and that snow had been plowed into a handicap space at Fitchburg Arts Community Apartments; a handicap space behind Fitchburg’s Legislative Building was also unusable because snow was stored there.
Bill Tolos said he noticed missing upright signage for handicap spaces at the Fitchburg Post Office and said he will contact the Postmaster. The minutes reflect these concerns and indicate follow-up (contacting the Postmaster and continued monitoring) but do not record formal directives or enforcement actions. Note: the minutes summarize reports rather than providing verbatim quotes.
