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Traffic Study · Source meeting date: 1996-06-20 · Record 48629

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TOWN OF CANTON - 
TRAFFIC COMIYIITTEE 
Thursday, June 20, 1996 
2:15 P.M. 
Attendees 
Committee Members 
Frank LaBolitta - Chairman 828-7198 
Paul Davenport - Secretary 821-2155 
Joe Campo - Vice Chairman 821-5023 
Peter Bright 821-5090 
Ralph Eames 821-5013 
Augustine Decembrele 828-2265 
Other Attendees: 
Mary Shepter - Concerned about Maples on Neponset Street and 633 Chapman Street 
Philip Farmer 
Call -to order at approximately 2:15 p.m. Above officers were nominated and 
elected. 
AUG 1 2 1996 
2. Chairman Labolitta stated that purpose of committee should be twofold - Safety of 
Roads and Flow of Traffic 
J. Chairman Labolitta stated that $250,000 is paid to Edison for street lights without 
any meter or checking of lights. It was suggested that notice in paper could have 
residents call Police Business Line at 821-5090; they can report to Edison. 
4. Chairman Labolitta mentioned that Utility Companies could put reflectors on 
utility poles, Discussed if this was in DPW budget. Find out who owns poles. Frank will 
draft a letter 
5. Sign taking a left turn from Neponset Street to Chapman Street is twisted. Needs 
to be fixed. -Joe Campo will address. 
6. General discussion of light on Dedham Street. Should be a right on red. Road 
needs to be widened. M/S/P - Letter to be sent to selectmen to allow right on red. 
Peter Bright will draft the letter. 
7. Parking downtown discussed enforcement issues. Chief Bright notified of 
concerns re: enforcement.

8. M/S/P - limit discussions to one hour. Meeting will stick to agenda 
Next meetings: Thursday, August 2, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. 
Thursday, October 24, 1996 at 2:10 P.M. 
Thursday, December 19, 1996 
9. Mary Shepter - concerned about trees on her property, (633 Chapman Street) is 
a scenic way. Concerned about when traffic light is installed. Campo informed her that 
no decision could be made until survey is done and gave her an overview of process. 
10. M/S/P All items need to be brought up 2 weeks in advance to be 
considered on agenda. 
11. Meeting adjourned. 
Res ct I Submitted, 
Paul L. Davenport