Fall River Disability Commission to pursue ADA inspections of two storefronts
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The commission said it will have building inspector Glenn Hathaway inspect two private storefronts raised in recent citizen input for ADA (Title III) compliance after Hathaway returns Nov. 17; a resolution is expected after the holidays.
The Fall River City Disability Commission said on Nov. 12 that it will pursue inspections of two private storefronts raised during recent citizen input to determine compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III, which covers public accommodations.
Chairman Dennis Paul Celi said the commission has been coordinating with the building inspector, Glenn Hathaway, who is on vacation and will return Nov. 17. The commission expects Hathaway to resume inspections of the two sites after his return and said staff will prepare a resolution for a future meeting following the holidays.
A commissioner identified in the record as 'Mister Bennett' asked whether the commission was still waiting to hear from Hathaway; the chair confirmed they were awaiting inspections. The commission characterized the matter as ongoing work by its ADA work group rather than a formal enforcement action at this stage.
No formal vote or enforcement order was taken at the Nov. 12 meeting. The commission said it will report inspection findings and any recommended action when Hathaway and staff complete their review and present options at a subsequent meeting.