On February 12, 2024, the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority dedicated a new meeting room to Paul Spooner. MWCIL staff who attended were touched by the new Paul W. Spooner Community Room and the plaque.
MWRTA Administrator, Jim Nee, MWCIL Executive Director Sadie Simone, and Paul’s partner, Wini McGraw spoke about Paul’s contributions. Susan Nicholl, staff for Senate President Karen Spilka presented Jim with a citation. State Representative Jack Lewis also share his thoughts on Paul.
Paul W. Spooner Community Room
Nationally recognized as a leader, teacher, and warrior of equal rights for people with disabilities, Paul’s impact on those who knew him in the MetroWest Community was immeasurable.
His fortitude, commitment, and relentless efforts to make inclusion in daily living accessible to everyone will not soon be forgotten.
Paul’s contribution to the founding and development of the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority will continue to ensure that we all remember that inequity anywhere, is a threat to equal rights everywhere.
Plaque in Paul's honor - Note Braille underneath
Jim Nee, MWRTA Administrator and Sadie Simone, ED of MWCIL
Sadie Simone, ED of MWCIL and Jim Nee, MWRTA Administrator
New Paul Spooner Community Room at the MWRTA Headquarters
Sadie
Wini McGraw speaks
Wini McGraw speaks
Wini McGraw speaks
Jack Lewis (State Rep), Susan Nicholl (staff for Sen President Karen Spilka) and Prisila Sousa (State Rep) with Senate Citation for MWRTA
Susan Nicholl hands citation to Jim Nee
Jack Lewis (State Rep) , Susan Nicholl (staff for Sen President Karen Spilka) and Prisila Sousa (State Rep)
Sadie looks on as citation is opened
The braille translation of the plaque