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Minutes Board of Selectmen July 8, 2014 Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman, John J. Connolly, Clerk, Robert E. Burr, Jr., Member, Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Bright, Administrative Secretary. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. It was noted that Ms. Elkort would not be in attendance for the meeting. University Station - Roadway Improvements — Washington St. and Rte. 138 and Randolph St and Rte. 138 — Gary McNaughton, McMahon Associates, and Steve Boudreau and Jonathan Rockwell, Vanasse and Associates Inc. Mr. Rockwell presented to the Board some improvements to the intersections at Washington Street and Rte. 138 and Randolph Street and Rte. 138 as part of the University Station project. He noted that at Randolph Street, the intersection would be restriped; there would be a dedicated left turning lane in each direction along with associated lighting and signage changes. This will improve queues forming at the intersection. At Washington Street, he explained that there would be lane restriping and minor widening. There would be small adjustments to the traffic signal and pedestrian signal to improve safety. The time frame for these minor changes would be the end of the year. Motion was made to support the roadway improvements at the intersections of Washington Street and Rte. 138 and Randolph Street and Rte. 138 as described by Jonathan Rockwell of Vanasse and Associates. Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Mr. Salvatori Vote: 4-0 Woodfield Company— Development options for 777 Dedham Street- Nicole Dunphy, Highpoint Engineering Nicole Dunphy, Highpoint Engineering, along with Todd Jacobus of Woodfield Company, Doug Harntnett, Highpoint Engineering, Chad Askew, The Housing Studio and John Conforti of Hammond Residential gave a presentation of a proposed project of a development to be located at 777 Dedham Street. They noted they wanted to have a preliminary discussion regarding a conceptual idea to redevelop the site. Due to the proximity to the train and highway, it is considered ideal. They presented a development idea consisting of multifamily units geared to young professionals along with retail and office space, specifically 321 apartment units and 9500 square feet of retail/office.