Government · Disability Commission
McKay School Elevator Replacement to Cost $1.5M-$2.2M
Fitchburg Disability Commission addressed accessibility barriers across the city, focusing on a broken elevator at McKay School.
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Disability Commission schedules all-abilities art show and community events
Fitchburg Disability Commission scheduled an all-abilities art show and multiple community events for summer and fall. Amy LeBlanc registered the commission to staff the Community Health Resource Fair on September 24 from 4 to 7 PM at the armory. DJ Tardiff followed up on an accessibility issue at
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Fitchburg Disability Commission approves laser level purchase
Fitchburg Disability Commission approved a $50 laser level purchase and committed to September's health fair booth. Chair Basil Tolos and members including Carolyn Quirk, Amy LeBlanc, and Barbara Slattery voted on accessibility initiatives and community outreach. The commission also directed
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Disability Commission approves April minutes, hears transition plan update.
Fitchburg Disability Commission approves April minutes and receives self-evaluation update. The Institute of Human Centered Design outlined upcoming site tours of Police Department, City Hall, and Riverfront Park, seeking member input on accessibility concerns. The commission discussed adding
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Disability Commission approves March minutes, authorizes Parkhill Plaza access letter
Fitchburg Disability Commission approves March minutes and authorizes accessibility advocacy. Chair Basil Tolos was authorized to send a letter to the rear building owner at Parkhill Plaza requesting consideration of curbcut updates to improve access. The Commission welcomed new member DJ Tardiff
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Disability Commission approves February minutes, advances spring event calendar.
The Fitchburg Disability Commission approved its February minutes and committed to three spring events serving residents with disabilities. Emily Stark will coordinate a sensory-friendly movie tentatively set for Friday, May 9 at 2 PM, while the commission will partner with Fitchburg Public Library
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Disability Commission approves January minutes, discusses accessibility barriers.
The Fitchburg Disability Commission approved its January minutes and received reports on accessibility barriers worsened by winter weather, including unshoveled curb cuts on Main Street and snow obstructing handicapped parking spaces near City Hall and the Arts Community Apartments. Chair Basil
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Disability Commission approves prior meeting minutes; discusses service dog outreach.
Fitchburg Disability Commission unanimously approved December 2025 minutes and heard updates on community programming and accessibility issues. Chair Basil Tolos and four members were joined by guest DJ Tardiff. The commission learned that Liz Lesperance, a Fitchburg resident, will appear on the
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