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- 2 - 5 Capt. Lima stated that the area had been thoroughly investigated b the Traffic Safety Committee and the rep ort indicated p that It was felt that a crosswalk at Smith Avenue would only serve to give a false sense of security to the children. It was the recommendation of the Committee not to support the request for a crosswalk because of lack of sidewalks and insufficient sight distances. Capt Lima also stated that the Com- mittee further recommended that the children walk, down Smith Avenue and up Locust to cross at the crosswalk there even though the distance was somewhat longer because it would be a safer route. The Manager asked if the petitioners had requested bus service for their children from the School Department, Both Mrs, Faborow ki and Mrs. Brown said they had not done this but would pursue the suggestion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the re- quest of petitioners in the mith Fol.l n Road area for a crosswalk. at Smith and Fallen for further investigation by the Manager. Guardrail The request of Mr, Lawrence J. Kipp 517 Mass, Avenue fora g uard Request rail in front of his property was reviewed again by the Board, Mr. Kipp Mr. Hutchinson reported that Mr. Kipp had installed reflectors at Mass. Ave, his property and as the accidents at the location that had occurred there were caused by drunken driving, excessive speed and improper turning move - ments by motorists and slippery road conditions. He stated there 'were no incidents of accidents affecting the property at 517 Mass. Avenue. He felt that the reflectors was the best solution to the problem because of the configuration of the road and the house is on the opposite side of the curve in the road. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom- mendations of the Traffic, Safety Committee to deny the request of Mr. Kipp for a guardrail in front of his property at 517 Mass. Avenue. Mr. Kipp requested consideration of some alternatives and Mr. Hut- chinson is to meet with him again. Bedford St. Mr. Hanlon updated the Board relative to his meeting with Mr. Hagerty, g , Hartwell Ave -Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. DeAngelis, Mrs. Souza and Mr. Withers to discuss changes in the concept play for the Bedford St. /Hartwell Avenue proj ect presented on January 4. As a result of the meeting changes were made to the plan adding a left turn lane into Eldred Street from Bedford Street, eastbound and the e- t nsidn -. - of the frontage road to connect to Drummer Boy Way. He informed the Board that in addition to the above changes he will propose to the Mass. DPW that a pedestrian overpass to constructed to allow pedestrians to cross Bedford Street. The exact location and configuration of the pedestrian over - pass will be determined during the 25 percent.--.design phase. Mr. Sandy, Chairman of the Planning Board had submitted a letter to the Board recommending that the Board not approve the plan unless several issues listed were complied with. A minority report from Laura Nichols and Jacquelyn Smith of the Plan- ning Board indicating that they had abstained from the vote of January 11 in which the Planning Board did not recommend acceptance of the plan. Both Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Smith indicated approval of the concept plan and urged the Town to continue working closely with Boston Survey Consultants and the State to implement the other two major elements of the plan,