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Town of Mashpâ–ºee <br />16 Great Neck Road North <br />Mashpee, MA 02649 <br />ADA Committee Meeting Minutes <br />Ockway Meeting Room <br />Thursday, November 10, 2022 <br />Present: Merrill Blum, David Morris, Colleen Meehan, and John Cotton <br />Guests: Mary Bradbury, Recreation Director and Catherine Laurent, DPW Director <br />Observer: Kimberly Yout <br />Absent: Kim Landry and Jaime Curley <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />The meeting opened and was called to order by Mr. Blum at 2:01 PM. Mr. Blum mentioned that <br />Kimberly Yout would like to join the Committee. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />A Motion was made by Mr. Morris and seconded by Colleen to approve the minutes dated <br />September 8, 2022; all were in favor. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Mr. Blum asked the guests to discuss how the Town is helping serve persons with disabilities, <br />and what the Committee can do to help them. He said there are two important items; access <br />and education. <br />Guest Speakers <br />Ms. Mary Bradbury, Recreation Director said that she works closely with Catherine Laurent, <br />DPW Director on already established handicapped accessibility projects at the schools and <br />school playgrounds. She mentioned there are handicapped mobility chairs and mats at the <br />Town beach. There are also accessibility vans available. Her focus is working with <br />handicapped folks to be inclusive, having accessibility, and making accommodations to the <br />best of her ability. <br />The Committee and guests had a brief conversation about the possibility of a Community <br />and Recreation Center to be built in the future. <br />