Comisión sobre Discapacidades – 22 oct 2026

CITY of BEVERLY

191 Cabot Street Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Phone (978) 605-2340

Mayor Coordinator Michael P. Cahill Chief of Staff Julia Long Executive Secretary Martha A. Lewis

Building Commissioner/ADA James Butler, ADA Coordinator Amelia Boivin

COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 12:30 pm

Jim Billings, Paul Willenbrock, Ed Horack, Marilyn Hourican-Osburn, James Butler, Amelia Boivin, Nevaeh Hourican, Bud Rehal

Statement of Purpose

We champion the full inclusion of people with disabilities in every facet of community life. In partnership with the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD), Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH). We advance equity, accessibility, and a true sense of belonging ensuring Beverly is a place where everyone can participate, contribute, and thrive.

1. Welcome Back & Access Check-In (12:00 – 12:05 PM)

• Welcome from Chair
• Confirm access supports:
• ASL interpretation requested from MCDHH
• CART captioning available via meeting live stream.
• Accessible materials (large print agenda)
• Braille available upon request
• Meeting streamed on BevCam
• Brief access pause

2. Roll Call & Minutes Approval (12:05 – 12:10 PM)

• Roll call of commission members
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting

3. YMCA Speaker (12:10 – 12:20 PM)

• Jerry Justice, Director of Inclusive Programs, on potential collaboration opportunities

4. Public Discussion (12:20 – 12:30 PM)

• Public body can share things they want to bring up to the commission

5. Progress Update (12:30 – 12:45 PM)

• Brief staff/commissioners update:
• Nevaeh Hourican & Marilyn Osburn News Interview
• Wheelchair updates
• North Shore Music Theater communication
• City Council meeting
• Paul Willenbrock's BevCam interview
• Assignments Follow-up

6. Action Planning & Roles (12:45 – 12:55 PM)

• Identify immediate next steps:
• Chair will be absent from the November meeting
• Commission Flyer Distribution
• Friends Fund Donations
  • ASL Support for future meetings
  • Contact people to see if they want to fund it

7. Next Steps & Adjournment (12:55 – 1:00 PM)

• Confirm next meeting date: November 12th
• Adjourn

Additional Information

• The Friends of Beverly Recreation fund is now able to accept donations for the Commission's use. Checks can be made out to "Friends of Beverly Recreation Inc" with a note that it's for the Commission on Disabilities. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 691 Beverly, MA 01915.

Public Access & Contact Information

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Meeting materials and future minutes will be available in alternative formats upon request:

Contact Us

Commission Chair Paul Willenbrock Email: pwillenbrock@stetson.edu Phone: +1 (978) 985-7942

Commission Secretary Nevaeh Hourican Email: nevaehhourican@icloud.com Phone: +1 (978) 578-4261

Building Commissioner Jim Butler Email: jbutler@beverlyma.gov Phone: +1 (978) 921-6025

ADA Coordinator Amelia Boivin Email: aboivin@beverlyma.gov Phone: +1 (401) 524-8020