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Member Amy told the commission she attended a Select Board discussion about snow removal and shared that the Massachusetts Office on Disability issued guidance on accessibility and snow removal standards earlier in February. Commissioners discussed municipal responsibility, private-owner liability for sidewalks, and whether local bylaws could be adopted to require clearer maintenance standards.

Public commenters and commissioners reported recurring problems: snow or mulch dumped in accessible parking stalls and sidewalks left uncleared in front of homes or businesses. Commissioners recommended documenting incidents with photographs to support enforcement or policy changes; members proposed submitting those reports through the town’s bias/incident reporting form and asked who in town receives and acts on those reports.

Amy said she has a scheduled meeting with Assistant Town Manager Jen Breker to discuss the incident-reporting form and to clarify how complaints are routed and addressed. Commissioners also suggested exploring volunteer-based snow-removal support (for residents unable to shovel) and outreach to local partners — including the high school, Essex Tech, the senior center and Danvers Cares — to organize volunteers and channels for requests. Several members volunteered to raise the issue at Danvers Cares and to compile photographic documentation.

The commission did not adopt a new bylaw or regulation at the meeting; it agreed on follow-up steps to gather documentation and to meet with town administration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Danvers: Accessibility Commission Meeting - 2/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","Members discussed recent state guidance on snow removal and accessibility, heard community reports of handicapped parking spaces used as snow/mulch dumping spots, and agreed to document incidents and pursue follow-up with town staff and community partners.","taxTitle","Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts","taxId",56467,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6306405,"Commission discusses Section 504 lawsuit, considers community education and film screenings",988,2077000,3065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b&start=2077&end=3065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b/thumbnail_2077000.jpg","/articles/6306405/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Commission-discusses-Section-504-lawsuit-considers-community-education-and-film-screenings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306405-e50e53fe7116ea079ad7c54447bc36a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445571&Signature=gMJ41B7DCzwy0xI8RoNEvJ0kLUvt50l3HJAEzfZziNKFzRLYfCF51xlzLgxYRANYx42B1RJ0GL9N8mG1~KMpqNKzoeGtfToiynWv1MoJxTwnMOICpdImSNs2AnwLM41NRaZzA6FiOvNJuz896X6DLsFNTiidXsnCRpo3L9oNkqWg0lQyllNztBfz5UgFP4SvRoimSPdtvYCEYHe8Uw-fPCfv0~ZrWJNA5nhQHDFgyLEEbIrh-H~f6Uyl5s66WeGBqfpYC8dt~R9Aaj8WutARlfxiMk6zyH5iF7O0i0Msc~SnmSkArB0VMBGB-BbNdHnmjJC5oGvaF-yuoOqTZpjqyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members set aside time to discuss a national lawsuit that seeks to eliminate Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and considered local steps to respond through education and outreach.

Christy (chair) outlined that a number of states have joined a Texas lawsuit seeking to remove Section 504 protections; commissioners said the case could affect disabled students and residents who rely on access to education and services. Members discussed contacting the Massachusetts attorney general to request an amicus brief and strengthening state protections, and several commissioners described following updates from disability-rights monitors and authors who compile advocacy developments.

Members returned repeatedly to the theme of public education. Commissioners proposed sponsoring or co-sponsoring community screenings of documentaries — suggestions included Crip Camp and Lives Worth Living — to raise public awareness about disability rights history and the present-day stakes. Members discussed possible partners (Amplifying Voices film festival, Danvers Cares, schools, the public library and the Danvers Art Association) and noted screening costs vary; one example mentioned a $500 licensing fee for a different documentary.

At the meeting’s close, commissioners agreed to explore next steps: investigating film licensing costs and potential partners and exploring school and community partnerships for screenings and related educational programming. The transcript records volunteers offering to research costs and partnerships, but it does not specify a formal motion or roll-call assignments with deadlines.

No formal municipal policy was adopted; commissioners asked staff and volunteer members to gather cost estimates and outreach contacts for potential community events.","Members discussed nationwide litigation that targets Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, considered state-level responses and proposed community education including film screenings (e.g., Crip Camp, Lives Worth Living) and partnerships with local organizations and schools.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6306412,"Danvers Accessibility Commission selects JD as chair in voice vote",35,1993000,2028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b&start=1993&end=2028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b/thumbnail_1993000.jpg","/articles/6306412/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Danvers-Accessibility-Commission-selects-JD-as-chair-in-voice-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306412-8460369f1d8175c9744d249bf05a9dd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445571&Signature=DdkYuwHKos3o2omwmUXZ282RZyCzXiRyKozgICkAjteEIwJWwz9jwqWIrs~whB5B7PtvmVHehh8FGHHRd17d0ku28oZUFNsvmsRdKgpQxxh4YVGnDYY~gLnlbV-O~rqrhveFLQm~9UrOObcPoOCUSuOidNyyA6cLLVbmQBLKl0c0rpkTny2Uvl1JXcNSI9l3gGP9j6VxzsC26LR4g4m-ZtYTT8Q1luCRtsxTUrOFWAy3SLa0-~RJkCO3Gpac6yreUHJKer~vRAb~~v9GnqWNhXz2qmOX9Xi9h3-MrZ5rAqgJeAqHtFbFMUr14OQcboYUTy2CZ3Cd-I2ItQ-xnO8GzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danvers Accessibility Commission approved JD as its new chair by voice vote at the Feb. 27 meeting.

Commission leadership turnover was on the agenda as the group reached its two‑year reappointment milestone. Christy (Chair) said the commission needed a vote to accept JD as the commission’s new chair. A member moved the motion and another seconded; members approved the motion by voice. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or exact tallies.

Commission members discussed the chair and vice-chair roles earlier in the meeting and agreed the commission can set its own terms and rotation. Commissioners also noted that administrative work previously handled by the departing director Jasmine could ease the chair’s workload once a new staff director is appointed.

The motion carried and Christy said she would update the agenda template and other meeting materials to reflect the change in leadership. No additional formal actions were recorded with the vote.","Commission members approved JD as the new chair of the Danvers Accessibility Commission by voice vote; motion and second were recorded but no roll-call tally was given in the transcript.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6306417,"Guest from Northeast Arc urges Danvers to host Walk Massachusetts audit",208,447000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b&start=447&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2437972-eab95bfe44daff007887ef32aec5b08b/thumbnail_447000.jpg","/articles/6306417/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Guest-from-Northeast-Arc-urges-Danvers-to-host-Walk-Massachusetts-audit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6306417-dbea74d98dcee3097891cfb6c1c10c3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445571&Signature=EsIXd8ewplmbrleSGax~GWSiViQVwI9PB9I-SrS-5576ucbdxNC2hU7oIZHXeZhkiw50s4AvYHdaEiaEer9-WeSQItw-jFtMiP4tp7TNc1ke-Ix8wUVY-mwf2dZ7m8cRhOdLsJo5DXvEzDzSBjTOWYENCLUPXmB9oBHdyI0oWo8LDQCsF~DC7GJR0eWwjX-CXzCI8L4e2fU1aYO9YbZLYMT41aLr4b02Zm9obX1roOH8cIBqnGvUUSl54~7~K~Y08CGuk5Dq48W9YKGRgbvp~o7NTZBw726z5PTow4j5EB~POHfIfds0M3pcyIEuy7pbffyaae-UBKXefynyUtJr7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Noah Lovett, a resident of Danvers who works at Northeast Arc, described a pedestrian “walk audit” he attended in Beverly and encouraged the Danvers Accessibility Commission to consider hosting the nonprofit Walk Massachusetts for a similar audit in downtown Danvers.

Lovett said the Walk Massachusetts model brings volunteers and municipal liaisons together to document sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalk visibility and other barriers to walking or rolling. He told the commission participants complete worksheets on specific hazards, return them at a debrief and aggregate recommendations to present to the municipality.

The group that conducted the Beverly audit, Lovett said, included about 30 people and a local liaison from Beverly’s bike/pedestrian committee who chose the route and coordinated with the Walk Massachusetts facilitator. Lovett said the audit produced both “social” recommendations — changes that make streets more inviting for people to spend time in downtown — and safety findings such as cracked sidewalks and crosswalks with poor visibility.

Commission members asked whether the audits carry a cost to the town; Lovett said his understanding was the audits themselves are offered free by Walk Massachusetts, although host communities sometimes cover incidental items such as food.

Lovett also told commissioners the scheduling process can take months: the Beverly audit he described had been planned over several months and took place in January after earlier outreach in November. He offered to connect the commission to the Walk Massachusetts contact and to share the audit worksheet used for on-site reporting.

Commission members responded positively, raising practical questions about who would design a route, how to include people with different mobility experiences and whether historical districts pose barriers to some accessibility interventions. Members suggested the audit could include participants from neighboring towns and that the commission should gather additional scheduling and cost information before committing.

No formal action was taken; the commission asked staff and interested members to pursue contacts and additional details from Walk Massachusetts.","Noah Lovett of the Northeast Arc described a Walk Massachusetts pedestrian-accessibility audit in nearby Beverly and recommended the commission consider organizing a similar walk audit for downtown Danvers to identify sidewalk, crosswalk and visibility hazards.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission pushes documentation, town follow-up on snow removal and blocked accessible parking

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