Selectboard
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
January 18 , 2023
Virtual Via GoToMeeting
Attending: Karen Cruise (KC), Richard Bisk (RB), Robert Cumming (RC), Town Administrator Sherry Patch (SP), DPW Superintendent Ben Metcalf, Police Chief Paul Patriarca
Call to Order
KC called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
Discussion Regarding Speeding and Traffic Calming Options and Costs
The Board considered options outlined by Selectboard member RC. Option 1 included placing two articles on a Town Meeting warrant for voter consideration. Articles discussed included local acceptance of MGL Chapter 90, s. 17C, which would reduce the speed to 25mph in thickly settled areas of town, and MGL Chapter 90, s. 18B, which would allow for the creation of 20mph safety zones. KC noted that engineering studies are required for 18B. The Board discussed appointing a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (Option 2). No action was taken on this matter though RC offered to see what the experience of other communities with such committees has been. The Board discussed the FY24 budget for implementation of various traffic calming measures including purchasing two additional solar radar feedback signs and six additional posted speed limit signs. The Board requested that the Highway Superintendent budget an additional $10k in his FY 24 budget for traffic calming measures.
KC moved to add two warrant articles to adopt MGL Chapter 90, s. 17C and 18B on the Special Town Meeting warrant scheduled for 3/7/23. RB 2nd. Roll call vote: KC: aye; RB: aye; RC: aye. Voted 3-0.
Adjournment
KC moved to adjourn. RC 2nd. Roll call vote: KC: aye; RB: aye; RC: aye. Voted 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Patch
Town Administrator