Winchester DAC approves amphitheater gift and sidewalk clearing bylaw
Disability Access Commission backs amphitheater gift, sidewalk bylaw. The Winchester DAC unanimously approved a 36-inch snow and ice sidewalk clearing bylaw after commission member Deborah Johnson contacted the police chief on increased violation penalties. Members also voted in favor of a $200,000
DISABILITY ACCESS COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE · Meeting of September 17, 2026
WINCHESTER — Disability Access Commission backs amphitheater gift, sidewalk bylaw. The Winchester DAC unanimously approved a 36-inch snow and ice sidewalk clearing bylaw after commission member Deborah Johnson contacted the police chief on increased violation penalties. Members also voted in favor of a $200,000 stone amphitheater gift from the Rotary Club of Winchester, designed as an accessible outdoor venue for the library with seating for 49 people plus two ADA-accessible wheelchair spaces.
The amphitheater footprint stays under 500 square feet of impervious surface to avoid triggering flood mitigation review. The commission also noted ongoing ADA non-compliance at Lynch School, including improperly sloped rear exits requiring correction by contractors.
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Source: the DISABILITY ACCESS COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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