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MEMORANDUM
TO Allen F. Kenney, Chairman DATE. 6/10/74 PAGE.
Board of Selectmen
FROM John J. McSweeney, Chairman SUBJECT' Battle Green -
Traffic Safety Committee Parking
At its meeting of 5/28/74, the Traffic Safety Committee discussed
the letter from the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, expressing their
concern about all-day parking around the Battle Green and suggesting
this space be reserved for tourist parking.
As you know, the Committee has and does recognize the parking
problems in Lexington Center for the worker and tourist alike, and
would like to see all accommodated. However, we feel that until some
overall improvement can be made, no special areas should be set aside
for tourists, as this action would only compound our existing difficult-
ies.
The Committee did vote to recommend to the Board that they advise
the Chamber of Commerce to request employees to check the Town lot for
parking availability before parking at the Green. It has been our ex-
perience that these employees park at the Green all day as a matter of
convenience, rather than of necessity, since there is usually ample
space in the Meriam Street lot as the time they arrive for work, but it
is a little further to walk.
In conclusion, the Committee strongly opposes reserved parking at
the Green and recommends more efficient use of the available space.
Those of the Traffic Safety Committee in attendance were.
Mr. John J . McSweeney, Chairman
Chief Corr, Police Department
Mr. Kenneth Briggs, Planning Board
Mr. Peter Chalpin, Traffic Engineer
Copy to• Board Members
Town Mgr. 6/ 11/74
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