Universal Access to all floors of the 1835 Town Hall is a priority for the 1835 Town Hall Committee, but the roof must come first. The roof project will trigger compliance with Architectural Access Board universal access requirements as set forth in  521CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations).

The Committee has met with Thomas P.Hopkins, Executive Director of the Architectural Review Board regarding obtaining variances in time and code so that we may proceed with the roof project and delay the requirements of 521CMR. Mr. Hopkins indicated that the AAB has worked with other municipalities and not-for-profits understanding that there are financial constraints that come in to play with the restoration and renovation of historical structures and offered to visit us in Sterling. We were pleased to extend an invitation.

Please join the 1835 Town Hall Committee Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00pm at the Town Hall. We will welcome Mr. Hopkins who will speak with us on Universal Access and 521CMR with Case Studies.