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Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2015 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the installation of a new streetlight at the driveway to the Hancock Church, as presented. Update on Public Information Meeting Regarding Minuteman Statue and Monument Mr. Pinsonneault, Public Works Manager of Operations, has scheduled a public information meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. to gather input from the community on whether the Minute Man Statute finish should be left as it is or returned to bronze. The project includes sealing the statue to stop any deterioration. After public information meeting Mr. Pinsonneault will return to the Board with a recommendation. The work will not be done until after the Patriots Day events in 2016. Mr. Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee member and Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member, asked about whether the Minute Man Statue horse trough will be discussed. Mr. Pinsonneault responded that is part of the Battle Green Master Plan work, which is separate funding from the Minute Man Statue repair. Transportation Safety Group Recommendation (Bridge School/Middleby Road Parking Regulation Mr. Valente explained that the Transportation Safety Group (TSG) is proposing to amend the parking regulation on Middleby Road, by the Bridge School, in conformance with the School traffic safety plan being developed for each school. TSG recommends replacing the “No Parking” designation with “Emergency Stopping Only”. The section of Middleby Road where the signs are located is both winding and only 22 feet wide. The intent of the Bridge School on-site improvements (which includes expanding the number of parking spaces), coupled with the on-street regulations, is to encourage drop off/pick up and parking on the school campus. This signage would encourage this behavior not only during school hours but on evenings and weekends when activities are taking place at the school. The two residential abutters have been contacted regarding the proposed change in the parking regulation and have indicated their support. Ms. Ciccolo was concerned about the possible increase in speed with the changes. She asked that it be monitored and if necessary consider adding parking spaces on one side of Middleby Road which will slow the speeds.