DALTON, Mass. — The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee has agreed to delay deciding on the Town Hall lift until more information is available about the future of the police station. 

 

The lift in the police station has been out of order since December because of safety concerns. 

 

The Town Hall has two chairlifts, one in the police station and one in the public library.

 

The library chairlift does not have access to the town planner, health agent, and building inspector offices. If assistance is needed, call Town Hall for accommodations, such as drive-up services. 

 

The drive-up services may be easier for those with mobility issues because they do not have to leave their vehicle, ADA coordinator Alyssa Maschino said in a follow-up. 

 

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee, which is in charge of examining all the options for a new police station, determined that the current police facility, located in the basement of Town Hall, is inadequate. 

 

In June, Police Chief Deanna Strout highlighted several issues in the police station, including plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and cell damage.