Fourth of July Committee approves prior minutes, hears accessibility concerns
The Harvard Fourth of July Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and heard accessibility concerns from the Commission on Disabilities about Library Field, the site of field events. Davida Bagatelle flagged 2022 ADA compliance issues with walkway slopes and surfaces; Committee Chair
Fourth of July Committee · Meeting of May 20, 2026
HARVARD — The Harvard Fourth of July Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and heard accessibility concerns from the Commission on Disabilities about Library Field, the site of field events. Davida Bagatelle flagged 2022 ADA compliance issues with walkway slopes and surfaces; Committee Chair Christopher Chalifoux agreed to contact Police Chief Babu about temporary handicapped parking on Mass Avenue during the Semisesquicentennial celebration. Sponsorships have exceeded one thousand dollars, parade registration is proceeding, and John and James Lee have confirmed their appearance in the Citizen of Note convertible.
The Committee continues recruiting a National Anthem singer and band performer.
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Source: the Fourth of July Committee meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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