MARBLEHEAD — The long-awaited reopening of the renovated Abbot Public Library, which was originally scheduled for June 20, has been delayed due to a compliance issue with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which has impeded the library from acquiring its final occupancy permit.
The library’s 79-foot entrance ramp does not have the required landings and handrails to be compliant with the ADA. Library Director Kimberly Grad said that she was just made aware of the situation and is working with the town to resolve the matter.
“The Board of Trustees thanks the Town of Marblehead and the Marblehead Disabilities Commission for their diligence in assuring that we are providing a safe and accessible building for the community to enjoy for years to come,” Grad said in a press release. “We thank you for your patience and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Abbot Public Library very soon.”
Grad said that the reopening ceremony will be rescheduled once all concerns have been addressed.
