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Public Ways Safety Committee Minutes 6-22-11
Minutes
Public Ways Safety Committee
Bolton, Massachusetts
June 22nd, 2011
The meeting convened at 7pm.
Members present: Mary Ciummo (chair), Leslie Breeze, Tom Kittler, Peter Ross

COMMITTEE BUSINESS

  • Due to the construction of new offices in the Town Hall, the number of meeting rooms is diminished.  From here on, the PWSC will meet at the table on the second floor.
  • This being the last meeting of the Fiscal Year, Mary’s term as chairman expires and she expressed a wish to not serve another term.   Peter agreed to become chairman. Mary agreed to serve as co-chairman and will continue to post the agenda ahead of each meeting.
  • Leslie’s committee term is expiring and she agreed to serve for a further 3 years.
  • The committee is currently short of two members.  A discussion of how to fill these suggested:
  • Following up With Sean Collins who has expressed an interest
  • An article or letter in the Bolton Common to publicize the work we do
AGENDA BUSINESS

  • Line of Sight Bylaw – preparation for meeting with the Planning Board
  • After reviewing the outcome of Town Meeting, the Committee considered limiting the bylaw to apply only to fences and signs which would block the line of sight at intersections and commercial driveways.
  • The definition of dimensional requirements would serve as a guideline for evaluating the safety aspects of brush or vegetation
  • Mary and Peter are scheduled to meet with Don Lowe on June 23rd to discuss the next steps to take before meeting again with the Board of Selectmen.
  • Corn Road and Sugar Road visibility problem
  • All who had inspected this intersection agreed that the brush needed serious pruning
  • We questioned who was the owner of the property (no action item set)
  • Moveable crosswalk signs and crosswalk painting
  • There has been no response from DPW but the sidewalks are now painted.
  • Bolton walkway plan
  • Peter will ask the Town Planner to come to a future meeting.
  • Meeting with Planning Board
  • The intent of the meeting was to solicit PB’s advice on what steps to take next.
They were more comfortable with the proposed simplification.

  • Conclusion after reconvening
  • Peter and Mary will discuss with Don Lowe how to work with the Boards more effectively to bring this project to a conclusion.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30
Minutes submitted by:  Peter Ross