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MEMORANDUM
T°' Mr. Fred C. Bailey, Chairman °ATE'Dec. 29, 1975 PAGE
Board of Selectmen
FROM. Mr. John J. McSweeney, Chairma SUBJECT Traffic Conditions -
Traffic Safety Committee ` - Marrett Road &
Middle Street
At its meeting of December 16, 1975, the Traffic Safety Committee
discussed Mrs. Hartery's letter requesting a caution light or curve
sign on Marrett Road near Middle Street. The Engineering Division has
reported to the Committee that the area is properly speed zoned and
signed, and that there are no horizontal or vertical geometric defects
or deficiencies in this section. Excessive speed, which no amount of
lights or signs will eliminate, appears to the only element of danger
present in this area. When driven at the posted speed, this roadway
presents no unusual hazards. In this regard, the Police Department has
assured the Committee strict speed limit enforcement will be maintained.
It is therefore, the Committee's recommendation that the Town take no
action on Mrs. Hartery's request. However, since Marrett Road is a
State Highway, Mrs. Hartery may wish to contact District #4 regarding
her request.
Those of the Traffic Safety Committee in attendance were:
John J. McSweeney, Chairman
Chief Corr, Member
Peter Chalpin, Member
Kenneth Briggs, Member
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cc: Traffic Safety Committee
Chief Corr, Police
Capt. Lima, Police
Kenneth Briggs, Planning Board
Peter Chalpin, Engineering
COPY TO: Board Members
Town Manager
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Mrs Margaret M. Hartery cN.,
12 Cary Avenue
Lexington, Mass. "C"
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