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Recreation applies for $25,000 accessibility grant to fix Trottier Track access points

March 05, 2025 | Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts


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Recreation applies for $25,000 accessibility grant to fix Trottier Track access points
Town recreation staff applied for a $25,000 grant from the state Office of Economic Development to address accessibility issues at Trottier Track identified in a 2021 self‑evaluation. The proposed work would include grading the gate approach and repairing heaved asphalt on the walkway adjacent to the track.

Keith Lavoie identified the outstanding 02/2021 ADA self‑evaluation item; the town accountant and recreation staff pursued the state grant opportunity. Staff noted the grant requires that awarded funds be spent by June, creating a tight timeline for procurement and construction.

Recreation staff said the repairs would be coordinated with the schools because the track serves school programs as well as the public. Commissioners discussed winter maintenance and user behavior that can damage surfaces, and they proposed clearer signage and DPW coordination for snow removal rather than informal clearing by members of the public.

No decision on award was recorded in the meeting; staff said they would notify the commission when the grant outcome is known and coordinate next steps with DPW and school facilities.

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