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blinking signal at that intersection and pointed out that if the re- quest is approved, it would mean replacement with a regular traffic. light . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the verbal request of Eileen O'Leary, Greeley Village resident, for in- stallation of "WALK/DON'T WALK" signalization at Bedf ord /Hill /Revere . Streets, and the Board's request for report on safety conditions at other intersections on Bedford Street from the Central Fire Station to Reed Street, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its re- view and. recommendations. Regarding the requested signalization at Hill /Revere Streets, the Committee will be advised that the Board is aware of the implication that the existing blinker system at that lo- cation may have to be replaced. The Traffic Safety Committee's report on the request of ,Senator Kraus on behalf of Greeley Village residents was reviewed. Upon .motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Committee's recommendation to deny the requests based upon the following: With respect to the request f or a "SENIOR CITIZEN" Crossing sign at Tewksbury and a "PEDESTRIAN CROSSING" sign on Worthen Road near Grace Chapel, the Committee was sympathetic to the problems, but is opposed to such signs in the absence of traffic signals as being ineffective and providing a false sense of security to pedestrians. Additionally, in view of the low level of traffic along Tewksbury Street, the Committee found it difficult to see a need for a cros- sing sign at that location, P Mrs. Battin extended thanks to Mr. McLaughlin and other members of the Franklin School Conversion Committee present for their efforts and complimented them on their report which had been to the Board. She indicated that no decision upon which of the. three finalists would be chosen as the developer was to be made that evening. Mr. McLaughlin introduced Committee Members Carrol, Ezekiel, Foster, McCarron, Reynolds and Derby and expressed his appreciation to Susan Adler for her work with the Committee. He noted that of the f ive proposals previously chosen, the f allow- ing were recommended, ranked to reflect the preferences of the Commit- tee overall: Assemblies of :God:' Christian Center Renaissance Properties Greater Boston Community Development The Committee felt all three were viable proposals, , subj ect ' to further negotiation and that all met the needs of the T own . Regarding the Congregate Housing concept, the Committee felt that it would be offered at market rate only and did not regard creation of additional market rate condominiums in the Town as appropriate. He in- formed the Board of w- illiam Sen; s contribution and help with the Com- mittee's pursuit of that subject. - Mrs. Battin noted the importance of the Congregate Housing issue, which will be researched by a committee to be comprised of designees from various Town agencies. Appointments to this Study Committee will be made on December 17, Mr. McLaughlin asked that the Franklin Conversion Committee be kept active to continue in the development process after the final rec- ommendation is made. Traffic Comm. Report - Crosswalks - Senator Kraus Franklin School Proposals