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SELECTMEN
MEMORANDUM
TO.
3 0 1986
TO. John C. Eddison, Chairman DATE: 7/30/86 PAGE:
Board of Selectmen
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Peter M. Chalpin, Chai flan Traffic Committee
Traffic Committee f'46 ' League of Women Voters
At its meeting of July 16, 1986, the Traffic Safety Committee discussed
the League of Women Voters' letter regarding traffic in and around elementary
schools.
The Committee agrees that there should be uniformity of markings at
"School Crossings"; however, the extent and type should be evaluated. Prior
to our making a recommendation, we request that the Engineering Department
be asked to review all elementary school crossings, and to formulate an
overall program, including costs, outlining approprLate painting and signing.
We feel it would be important for the outcome of the program for the League
to participate in its formulation, and we request that the Board inquire as
to the League's willingness to participate.
The Committee also concurs with the League's recommendation for side—
walks. We feel that sidewalks are an important part of overall traffic
safety, and ask that the Engineering Department's school crossing review
include sidewalk recommendations.
It appears from Mr. Lainge's comments at the 7/29/86 Selectmen's
Meeting that the Mass. D.P.W. has changed its policy regarding removing
crossing guards at "Standard School Zones", this despite the fact that we
were told in 1985 that we would have to remove Mrs. Barabush from the
Estabrook School in order to receive a permit. In light of this new
information, I am deferring comment on the League's request for standard
school zones until the full committee can discuss this matter.
Concerning the League's Crossing Guard suggestions, we recommend the
following, and Mr. Maclnnes concurs:
1. There is no need for a Crossing Guard at Philip Road and
Rockville Avenue.
2. The existing Crossing Guard at Adams Street and Hathaway Road
is sufficient, however, her hours should be extended as suggested
by the League.
3. A Crossing Guard should be stationed at Waltham Street and
Brookside Avenue, both A.M. and P.M., for Clarke Junior High.
Those in attendance:
Peter M. Chalpin, Dr. Clarke, Mr. Trask, Mr. Mix, Sgt. Raposa
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cc: Traffic Safety Committee
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Town Manager
Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director Public Works/Eng.
Francis X. Fields, P.E., Town Engineer