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To: Robert M Hutchinson DATE: 6/9/77 PAGE:
Town Manager
FRoM:John J McSweeney, Chairman SUBJECT* Lawrence Lane -
Traffic Safety Committee 1 Lois Donahue
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At its meeting of May 18, 1977, the Traffic Safety Committee discussed
the letter from Ms Lois Donahue regarding a Forsythia hedge between #15 and
#17 Lawrence Land; and the possibility of installing "Caution Children" signs
in the area
The matter was referred to the Engineering Division for their review.
It was found that the hedge is on private property and, with the
exception of a few branches does not encroach on the town way
However, it was also found, that, due to the degree of horizontal
curvature of the road, the hedges presence, even on private property,
limits sight distance
Were Lawrence Lane not a local street, used almost exclusively by
residents who are very familiar with the area, the Committee would most
probably make a recommendation of taking, through Town Meeting Action,
a sight distance easement and removing the hedge At this time however,
based on the characteristics of Lawrence Lane, we do not feel such drastic
action is necessary and recommend no action in that regard.
The Committee was also informed by the Engineering Division that the
warrants for "Caution Children" signs are met, and, therefore, recommends
that they be installed
Those in attendance
Peter M. Chalpin, Member
Capt James Lima, Member
Mrs Elaine Dratch, Member
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