Commission on Disability - September 23, 2026

The Milton Commission on Disability met on September 23, 2026, to review a draft ADA self-evaluation and transition plan for town conservation and parks properties as part of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Members and the project consultant discussed accessibility needs and potential improvements at multiple sites, including accessible parking, paths, spectator areas, and restrooms. The group provided informal priority rankings and feedback; no formal vote was taken, in part because the commission lacked a quorum and appointments needed clarification. The consultant will follow up on unresolved property ownership and control questions, revise the draft, and circulate it for further review.

The discussion noted $100,000 in annual town meeting funding and a $125,000 Community Preservation Committee grant for a pedestrian bridge at Pope’s Pond, plus a $5,000 CPC grant for trail construction. Members emphasized that legal ownership and responsibility for a property must be confirmed before accessibility work or funding is pursued. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or other procurement actions were identified.