BOS minutes 09-16-14

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Minutes 
Board of Selectmen 
September 16, 2014 
Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room 
Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman, Avril Elkort, Vice-Chairman, John J. Connolly, Clerk, Robert E. 
Burr, 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 Mr. Salvatori was feeling under the weather and would be unable to attend the 
meeting. 
Acorn Estates LIP Application: Mark Bobrowski, Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead LLC, came before the 
Board for support of an LIP Application for the Acorn Estates Project. He gave a brief presentation. 
Motion was made to support and execute the Acorn Estates LIP Application as presented by Attorney 
Bobrowski. 
Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 
Pleasant Street Roundabout Discussion — Gary McNaughton, McMahon Associates. 
Mr. McNaughton provided an overview of the current intersection and spoke on necessary improvments 
to make it safe. He discussed the three scenarios that would provide for a safer intersection which 
included a T intersection, a signalized intersection and a roundabout. After reviewing the data he had 
gathered he came to the conclusion, and was recommending, that the most efficient and safest design 
would be the roundabout. He continued to discuss the data that he collected while observing the 
intersection. He noted that the analysis of the traffic patterns in and around the intersection was 
consistent with the data that had been collected previously. He noted that from a safety standpoint, the 
roundabout would lower speed of cars and was provided more safety for pedestrians. 
Many residents stood in opposition to the roundabout. 
The Board discussed the results of the most recent traffic analysis and Gary McNaughton's 
recommendation. It was determined that there was a need to improve the intersection from a safety 
standpoint. There was a brief discussion concerning adding signals to the crosswalks to enhance 
pedestrian safety. 
Motion was made to authorize Gary McMahon to discuss with DPW the possible addition of up to three 
flashing pedestrian lights at the Pine, Lincolnshire, and Pleasant Street intersection. 
Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Ms. Elkort 
The Board noted that the DPW would be instructed to continue acting on the decision it made in June 
begin construction of the roundabout at Pine, Lincolnshire and Pleasant Street intersection with the 
possible addition of pedestrian signals. 
Vote: 4-0