Public Safety Committee

FITCHBURG CITY CLERK May 06 2022 2:10 pm THE CHAIRPERSON READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “Please be advised that FATV is conducting audio and video recording of this meeting for public broadcast. I ask anyone else in the audience who is recording this meeting to please identify themselves for the record now by standing and stating their name and address.” A meeting of the COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 700 Main Street, the Legislative Building, Fitchburg, and called to order by Chairman Amy Green at 6:00 PM. Committee members present: Councilors Couture, Cruz, Schultz. Councilor Beauchemin was present virtually. Others Present: Nick Hains, Beth Romano. John Savonie and David Tall were present virtually. The following recommendations were made: The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 196-21. Councilor Marcus DiNatale, on behalf of resident Barbara Slattery, to install a sidewalk apron at the corner of Old Deerfield Road and Electric Avenue (similar to the one recently installed on same side at Mount Elam Road and Electric Avenue), then allowing for the installation of a crosswalk, to enhance the safety of pedestrian traffic for the residents of Old Deerfield Road who use the adjacent bike path. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be held until the cost of the lighting is made available: 199-21. Councilor Marisa Fleming, on behalf of Fisher Road residents Yarisbeth Guzman, Lloyd Wentzall, and Christine Fagone, to request new signs and public lighting for Fisher Road as outlined in the enclosed Petition. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petitions be granted: 216-21. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, Councilor Squailia, and Nick Erickson, DPW Commissioner, to petition for: Installation of traffic island between Old Leominster Road and Abbott Avenue. Addition of “no right turn” on Abbott Avenue turning onto Old Leominster Road. Addition of stop sign at the end of Old Leominster Road at Abbott Avenue. (Also Referred to the Public Works Committee) 018-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, Fitchburg Police Traffic Unit, to petition for the installation of “no parking at all times” on both sides of Game On way, from Industrial Road/Victoria Lane intersection to Game on Soccer Facility entrance. (Also referred to the Public Works Committee) The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be referred to the Public Works Committee: 027-22. Councilor Derrick Cruz, on behalf of Bassem Awad, resident at 8 Boylston Street, to install a street light on telephone pole #4 on Boylston Street. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petitions be granted: 058-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for “No Parking at All Times” on Industrial Road and Stevens Road, both sides. 059-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for a “No Parking Tow Zone” on both sides of Roper Road from Industrial Road to Westminster Line. 060-22. Sgt. Daniel Boudreau, FPD Traffic Unit, to petition for “No Parking During Game On Functions Tow Zone” entire length, both sides of Victoria Lane. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be referred to the Public Works Committee for an Engineering Study: 093-22. Councilor Sam Squailia on behalf of resident Nick Hains, to add a 4-way controlled stop at the intersection of Victoria Lane, Industrial Drive and Game-On Way. During times of heavy traffic flow in or out of the Game-On facility, residents of Victoria Lane do not have the right of way to cross, and thus must wait for long periods while the traffic lines go through. If a 4-way stop sign is not feasible, an alternate solution shall be investigated by the city. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilor Couture recused himself from the vote. Petitioners were not present. The Public Safety Committee recommended the following Petition be granted: 107-22. Michael Jreige and Taleh Mammodov, River Street Auto Sales, DBA J & G Auto Sales, to petition for a class II Dealer’s License located at 369 River Street. (Note: There is a current Dealer’s license at this location – this is for change of ownership) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM. Very truly yours, Councillor Amy Green Chairman, Public Safety Committee