Town of Natick
Safety Committee Minutes
March 30, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Chief Mannix, chairman, at 10:02 a.m.
Members Present: Mr. Ward Sergeant Davis Chief Brien
Mr. Sisitsky Mr. Sarkisian Ms. Broekel Mr. Slamin
Ms. Craig Mr. Melchiorri Chief Mannix Mr. Ordway
Present at Meeting: Shawn Laughlin, Natick Montessori School
Jim and Kati Fini, Windy Lo Nursery
Jim Piatt, Piatt Associates (Architect)
Bruce Ey, Schofield Brothers of New England
Assorted Representatives of Natick Mall
Ms. Allison Murray, GlobeWest
The minutes of the February 24, 2004, Safety Committee meeting were approved to be reported to the Board of Selectmen.
Montessori School Day Care Plan
Representatives from the Montessori (Day Care) School presented their plan for construction of their new facility on Eliot Street. The group discussed capacity and safe access and egress to and from the site. They welcomed comments/suggestions from the committee. Mr. Melchiorri will continue to be the committee liaison to the project proponents and will keep the committee advised of changes in the plan.
Traffic concerns – Pond Street and Point Street
The committee discussed the traffic flow on Pond Street and its effect on residents of Point Street. On a motion by Sergeant Davis, seconded by Ms. Craig, the committee voted to install an “intersection warning sign” with an attached 30 mph advisory placard on the north side of Pond Street across from Lakeview Avenue.
Noise and safety concerns – Travis Road
The committee discussed the matter of installation of a “buffer” at the end of Travis Road where it abuts Speen Street. Mr. Sarkisian suggested that with the Natick Mall expansion, the developers may be willing to incorporate improvements in this area as part of the overall Speen Street/Hartford Street intersection improvements.
Speeding complaints – Sherman Street
On a motion by Ms. Craig, seconded by Ms. Broekel, the committee voted to request that the police department conduct a speed survey on this street to validate the complaint prior to any concerted speed enforcement efforts.
Signage – West Street and Campus Drive
The committee discussed and reiterated its concern for pedestrian safety crossing West Street in front of Natick High School. The committee previously voted to repaint the crosswalk and install the appropriate pedestrian crossing signage on both sides of West Street. Sergeant Davis will report the committee recommendations to the Natick High School principal.
Cemetery Street Address Change
Building Commission Mr. Melchiorri explained that the property on Cemetery Street thought to be number 16 Cemetery Street was actually Two Cemetery Street. Mr. Melchiorri further explained that the property was located on “lot 16,” but numbered as Two Cemetery Street. No further action is necessary.
Natick Mall Expansion Plans
Mr. Sarkisian and representatives from the Natick Mall and its development company discussed preliminary traffic mitigation plans for the mall expansion. The committee will continue to be kept informed throughout the development process.
The Meeting was adjourned by Chief Mannix at 11:52 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis R. Mannix
Chief of Police
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