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Town of Jay says CDBG-funded ADA upgrades are complete, adds elevator and automatic doors
Summary
At an Oct. 22 public hearing, Town of Jay officials said CDBG Project 579PF160-22’s ADA upgrades are finished and fully funded; councilmembers highlighted a new elevator and automatic doors that improve access to the community center’s second floor and voting area.
The Town of Jay held a public hearing Oct. 22, 2024 to review CDBG Project 579PF160-22. Supervisor Matt Stanley said the hearing was the second of two required public hearings and that "CDBG ADA Upgrade is fully completed using all funds," adding that the work was administered by the Essex County Community Resources Board.
Council members welcomed the changes, calling them improvements for accessibility and community use. Councilman Tom McDonald described it as a "Fantastic Project Glad to see it completed Wonderful to have access to the 2nd floor," and Councilman Knut Sauer said he "echoes all of Councilman McDonalds points" and called the elevator "encouraging" for promoting use of the upstairs space. Supervisor Stanley also noted the facility's new push-button automatic doors, saying they will allow voting to take place "without the doorbell," improving access for voters and visitors.
The upgrades named in the hearing include installation of an elevator and automatic doors that the town said enable routine access to the second floor and remove a procedural barrier for in-person voting. Town documents referenced at the hearing identify the project as CDBG Project 579PF160-22 and cite administration by the Essex County Community Resources Board. The Supervisor presented the completion status as final and funded; no further formal action was taken on the project during the hearing.
Officials said the work was completed within the allocated Community Development Block Grant funds. The town did not provide additional budget line-item detail at the hearing; funding and final closeout documentation were stated as handled by Essex County Community Resources Board.
The hearing record shows no outstanding motions or votes related to the project itself; town leaders moved on to administrative announcements and adjourned the meeting.
