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f 2 - For that reason and because no accidents could be attributed to speeding, the Committee recommended that the speed limit not be lowered to lass than 30 mph. The Committee did recommend, however, installation of a Stop sign at Ridge Road and Laconia Street and continued monitoring of traffic under the Police Department Selective Enforcement Program. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the request of Laconia Street residents, as set forth above. CENTER I TALI ZATI ON COMMITTEE REPORT WALTHAM _STREET PARKING The request of Mr. Blake, Colonial Pharmacy, for several short term parking spaces adjacent to his store on Waltham Street was considered. Mrs Eddison, speaking for the Center Revitalization Committee, reported that in its review of the request, the Committee had also considered suggestions for alternate ways of providing such spaces on Massachusetts Avenue. He noted concerns of the Police Department regarding the adverse effects on traffic flow and safety resultant from addition of such spaces in these heavily used streets. The CRC recommended that there be no change in the existing pattern of parking on Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Center Revitalization Committee that the request of Mr. Blake, as stated above, be denied. BOARD OF REGISTRARS APPOINTMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Priscilla McGrath, 14 Winter Street to the Board of Registrars to fill the unexpired term of Reed Kingston Taylor to March 31, 1987; and to appoint Constance Foster, 5 Summit Road, to the Board of Registrars for a term of office to expire on March 31, 1333. These appointments are effective as of April 1, 1988. TRAFFIC ITEM REFERRED Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of Eric T. Clarke for redefining traffic flow at Mass. Avenue/Pleasant Street, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendation. ONE DAY LIgUOR LICENSE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Bicentennial Band for One Day Liquor License on April 12, 1986 for a benefit dance to be held in Keilty Hall, St. Brigid's Parish, mod from 8:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight.