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Selectmen's Meeting -a- November 26, 1990 REPORTS OF T'.S.A.C, Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the T.S.A.C., and Eric Clarke, T.S.A.C. member, were present for review of reports of the Committee on several traffic related requests received by the Selectmen and referred to the T.S.A.C. MARRETT ROAD JOHNSON ADAMS Mr. Chalpin read the Committee's recommendations on the request of Aram Johnson for reduction of speed limit on Marrett Road between Mass, avenue and Waltham Street and elimination of all passing zones. The previous efforts for a State DPW study of traffic conditions on Marrett Road were noted. The Committee had recommended a restudy of that section of Marrett Road, with a goal of reduction of speed to a consistent 35 mph. Regarding the painting of a solid line, Mr. Chalpin reported that the Mass. DPW had felt the existing passing zones to be appropriately placed. Mr.Johnson, who was present, requested additional Police enforcement of speed laws and monitoring of noise from late night traffic. Discussion followed on a suggestion by MR. McSweeney that the entire length of Marrett Road, from Mass. avenue, through Waltham Street, and to Rte. 128 be studied. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Mass. D.P.W. be requested to conduct a study of traffic conditions on Marrett Road, from Mass. Avenue to Rte. 128, for justification of reduction of speed limit on Marrett Road to a consistent 35 mph. Mr. White will explore the need for added Police presence to enforce existing speed limits on Marrett Road. CHARLES STREET BOWKER AVENUE MACARTHUR Mr. Chalpin reviewed the request of Lillian MacArthur for installation of "No Parking Her to Corner" signs at Charles Street and Bowker Avenue at their intersections with Mass. Avenue for improved motorist visibility when exiting those streets onto Mass. Avenue. Mrs. MacArthur, who was present, cited instances of near accidents because poor sight distance caused by parked vans and cars. The Committee recommended that signs be placed only at Charles Street in the light of an existing prohibition of parking within 20 feet of the corner which was thought to be adequate in the case of Bowker Avenue. Mr. Dailey, who had visited the sites, agreed with Mrs . MacArthur' s assessment that s i,gna_ge was needed at - both streets and urged that the Board approve the installations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve installation of "No Parking Here to Corner" signs on Mass. Avenue at Bowker Avenue and Charles Streets The Police Department will be requested for strict enforcement of the restrictions.