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Meeting Minutes May 7, 2015
Members Present:
Victoria Buckley, Chair; Fred Lonardo, Building Commissioner; Joe Pato, Chair, Board of
Selectman; Nate Finch; Julie Miller; Len Morse-Fortier; Janet Perry, Francine Stieglitz
Guest: Harry MacKay, Council on Aging
Minutes from the March and April meeting were unanimously approved
Community Center Sidewalk
• A discussion was had about the slope of sidewalk between the parking area and the front
entrance. The Commission determined a feasible solution would be to have a handrail installed.
Town Hall Sidewalk
• As previously indicated the Commission has concerns about the use of brick.
• The Commission believes aggregated concrete would be a viable solution.
• There will be an opportunity to view samples and see a test pour before a final determination
on the type of material that will be used is made.
Selectman Goal Setting Ideas:
• The school renovation plan is already in process. A question was raised about the status of the
Clark Middle School elevator replacement project. It is scheduled to be replaced this summer
once the school year has concluded. A building permit has already been issued.
• The location of catch basins in relation to the curb cuts needs attention. The group
brainstormed about the possibility of having a seminar for individuals involved in the design
and building process. The goal of the seminar would be to provide education around
accessibility concerns. The topic will be investigated further and a follow up discussion will be
held through email.
Discovery Day
• Victoria asked for volunteers to help staff the Commission's booth at discovery day. A
schedule will be determined.
Photovoice Grants
• Unfortunately, the grants that were submitted were denied due to the scale of the project.
Mass DOT Public Hearing- Mass Ave Reconstruction Project
• There is a possibility of having stop lights installed at the following three intersections: Marrett
Rd & Mass Ave, Maple St & Mass Ave, Pleasant St & Mass Ave.
• The Commission supports the need for safety, however worries about the increase of cut-
through traffic in the residential areas. Stop lights are not always the best option.
• Data regarding the impacts of traffic flow will be presented to the Board of Selectman on
Monday, May 11 th.
• Currently the Commission doesn't have enough information to take further action.
Additional New Business
• A concern was raised about the lack of accessibility at the Munroe Center for the Arts. It was
suggested that a representative from Munroe be invited to speak with our Commission.
Respectively Submitted, Nate Finch