Traffic Commission
Regular MeetingMarlborough, MA · March 31, 2021
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OFFICE OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
140 MAIN STREET
MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752
Traffic Commission Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Traffic Commission was held as a virtual meeting on
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:00 am. Members present: Chairman - Police Chief
David Giorgi, Fire Chief Kevin Breen, Commissioner of Public Works Sean Divoll and
City Clerk Steve Kerrigan. Also present: City Engineer Tom DiPersio, Assistant City
Engineer Tim Collins, Ashley Miller & Ryan Malcolm also from the Engineering
Department, Sgt. Zac Attaway and Officer Andy Larose from the MPD Traffic Services
Unit, City Council President Mike Ossing, City Councilor Katie Robey (joined the
meeting at 10:30am), City Councilor Sean Navin, City Councilor Christian Dumais and
local residents Aura and Bob Gauthier, Ms. Keigwin, Shelagh Malandrinos, Elizabeth
Murata and Sarah Sushchyk.
Minutes taken by Karen Lambert, MPD Records Clerk.
Chief Giorgi started recording the meeting at 10:00 am and began by welcoming
everyone and making introductions.
1- Minutes
The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting of Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED:
TO APPROVE — All in Favor - Accept and Place on File.
New Business Items taken out of order — Items concerning residents in attendance will
be taken fiYst.
2 - New Business —
2c) Speed Concerns on Red Spring Road & Reservoir Street
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Councilor Navin explained that the main concern is with trying to take a left out of Red
Spring Road onto Reservoir Street. He received a call from a resident regarding the
speed of traffic traveling North on Bolton Street and taking a right on Reservoir. Cars are
picking up speed and some are not aware that Red Spring Road is tucked in on the right
when coming off Bolton Street. The request is fora "Blind Drive" type of sign to alert
drivers that Red Spring Road is there.
Tim Collins advised that when turning from Bolton Street onto Reservoir Street there is
no posted speed limit and it's also not considered "thickly settled" so the actual speed
limit there is 40 mph. The speed limit is reduced to 30 mph after Red Spring Road. He
pulled up an aerial photo for reference. He suggested relocating the sign so drivers could
see it sooner and slow down. The area at the top of Red Spring Road on the corner also
needs to be cleared of brush. Chief Giorgi also pointed out a sign for a school bus stop,
however, Mr. Collins advised that there is no school bus stop at this location.
Mr. Collins suggested a sign with a graphic of a street with a side street coming off. This
would let people know, especially if they weren't from the area, that there is a road
coming up on the right. Red Spring Road is a private Road and the residents and/or
person who owns the road, would have to be part of the road maintenance. Chief Giorgi
asked Councilor Navin if could reach out to his constituent and advise as to the
discussion and finding the proper contact for clearing the brush.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED REFER to ENGINEERING for the proper
advance warning signage.
2d) Traffic Concerns on Oakcrest Ave.
Aura and Bob Gauthier were in attendance for this issue. An additional email from
Roland and Kathleen Lachapelle, who were unable to attend, was also presented at the
meeting. Aura Gauthier said that all the issues that they are concerned about are
addressed in the email. Chief Giorgi read the email which outlined the dangers of trying
to leave Oakcrest Ave. or cross the street. Mr. Lachapelle mentioned the increase in
traffic over the last 46 years, the blind corner, the new parking lot across the street, cars
speeding on Stevens Street and the fact that there is no sidewalk on Stevens Street when
heading north. To take advantage of the trails or to take a walk you need to go South on
Stevens, down to the crosswalk at the Jr. High, and turn around to head back North and
then do the same thing when you want to return to Oakcrest.
Mrs. Gauthier also said that the parking lot across the street is reserved for handicapped
parking, however, she has yet to see a car coming into the new lot with a handicapped
placard. She also said that it is impossible to cross here. Chief Giorgi said that due to the
blind corner it would be too dangerous to have a crosswalk at this location. The Chief
said that Engineering could talk in more detail about the conditions necessary for a
crosswalk.
There was also discussion about new lots going in at this location and that even the
sidewalk they do have may become unavailable. If there was a sidewalk to the North on
Stevens Street, they would have the option to go right to the high school entrance to
cross. The residents would like to see a crosswalk with a push button and lights on either
side of Oakcrest. People would then see in either direction that there was a traffic signal
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there. Ms. Keigwin was also in attendance. Her main concern is that there are also kids
crossing here to go to the new elementary school. She doesn't have young children
herself nor does she know the answer but it's very dangerous.
Chief Giorgi talked about the site distance problem. It's not about the people crossing
being able to see cars coming. It's the cars that are coming up over the hill that don't
have the site distance to see the crosswalk and slow down. It was asked if a crosswalk
could be placed further down Stevens Street, closer to the other crosswalk.
Tom DiPersio, City Engineer, said that we hear the concern and agree, however, need to
be very careful with the placement and site distance concerns. Shelagh Malandrinos, a
parent of school age children crossing here, was also in attendance. She said that she was
here to represent parents. Mr. DiPersio said that Engineering would look into this issue
further for the next meeting. Councilor Nevin asked if this is the time to talk about
sidewalks with new lots going in.
Tim Collins said that sidewalks with curb cuts etc. are things that would need to be
discussed with the Site Plan Committee. The new lots actually don't have anything to do
with the crosswalk.
Officer Larose said that he would put the speed signs up out here before the next meeting.
He explained how the signs also gather data regarding volume and speed so that we can
see what is happening. Ms. Gauthier said that anything we can do would be an
improvement.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to review
and provide feedback at the next meeting.
2e) Safety Concerns at the intersection of Lincoln St. & Cashman St. at Assabet
Valley Rail Trail
Chief Giorgi advised that he received two emails about the dangers of this intersection
and how there are no clear signs for the crossing. Also, local resident, Elizabeth Murata
was in attendance. Chief Giorgi read the two emails. One was from a woman who
crosses here regularly with her dog and infant in a stroller. Even though she is
exceptionally careful, drivers heading westbound have come up extremely fast and barely
slow down to allow her to cross. She said, "In my opinion this intersection is a
pedestrian accident waiting to happen, the crosswalk is barely visible and there are no
lights to indicate a crossing". She would like to see a pedestrian crossing similar to what
is on Ash Street. She included photos with her email. Both emails addressed the same
basic concerns. Chief Giorgi advised that he checked this area himself yesterday and
agrees that the crosswalks are very worn out.
Mr. Collins said that this intersection is part of a reconstruction project for this year.
They are planning on having a flashing beacon similar to what is at Liberty Street and
Granger Blvd. Repaving and repainting will also be done this year. It should be a
summer project. The end result seems to be what the residents are looking for at this
intersection.
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Ms. Murata said that she uses the Rail Trail quite a bit and said she has seen the woman
with the stroller and the dog. She completely agrees that it is just a matter of time before
someone is hit. She also noted that the most available parking is also on the opposite
side.
Chief Giorgi asked if Engineering could at least have the DPW paint the actual crosswalk
for now. Mr. Collins said that he would check with the Street Division and have them
check the lines and repaint the crosswalk and replace any signs that may be missing. All
of this would help. Mr. DiPersio advised that the main point of this project is to make
this crossing better and continue with easier access all the way into downtown.
Local resident, Sarah Sushchyk, logged into the meeting at this time. She is the one who
sent the email and crosses here with her dog and stroller. It was reviewed with her that in
the short term, the DPW would repaint the crosswalk and replace any missing signage.
In the long term, the whole intersection will be updated with a flashing crossing beacon
similar to the one on Granger Blvd.
Chief Giorgi said that this is a tough intersection even for drivers. Some are coming into
the intersection on an angle. All agreed that flashing lights at this crosswalk will be a
huge help. Officer Larose pulled up a speed summary for Lincoln St. @ Prospect St.
(WB) from the end of last year. The speed wasn't that bad at the time. The average
speed was 27 mph. The 85th percentile was 32 mph or less and the average volume per
day was 4,173 vehicles. The blue on the pie chart shows that vehicles do slow down for
the speed sign. It seems to be more of a site distance issue and intersection construction
issue.
Mr. DiPersio advised that the job would go out to bid later in the spring with a proposed
start date later in the summer. They will have a better idea on the timeframe when the
actual contractor is onboard. Chief Giorgi asked the residents to please reach out to him
again if there are any other problems or concerns.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to have the
crosswalk painted and missing signage replaced.
2a) Review of School Zone Regulations
Tim Collins asked to add this item to the agenda. He pulled up a copy of the School
Zone Regulations for reference. The IC School is closed but the School Zone is still
showing in the regulations. This made him look into this further. Do we really need
this? School Zones are controlled by the State. The School Zone signs at the IC School
should be taken down and the school zone crosswalk should be changed to a regular
crosswalk and added to the Schedule of Crosswalks for the City.
He also noticed that on the section about Jaworek School, the regulations don't match up
to what actually happens. Instead of specific times, it makes more sense if speeds were
reduced one hour before and one hour after school is in session. In reviewing the City
Regulations for School Zones and Crosswalks, he found a lot of confusion and error and
he would like to clean it up. In addition to revising the regulation, the actual signage
needs to match. See the attached document regarding School Zone Regulations on which
he indicated the specific changes necessary at each school. He also noted that we would
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need to reach out to AMSA to see what they really need at this location. There are no
students crossing here anymore and they really don't need a School Zone.
Mr. Collins advised that he would write up all these changes and create our own
regulations for School Zones. Chief Giorgi agreed that making the language universal in
the regulations is a good proposal. Then signage can be changed if scenarios change but
the regulations will be uniform and enforceable. All agreed this was a good idea.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to REFER to ENGINEERING
to work through the details and prepare the language for the new regulation.
2b) Review Crosswalk & Stop Sign for 2021
Tim Collins also asked to add this item to the agenda.
Stop Sins:
Mr. Collins pulled up an aerial photo of the Glen Street area with stop sign locations
indicated. In reviewing the area relative to the reconstruction work that will going on
here they found that the existing stop signs and regulations don't match. For example,
there are seven stop signs here, 3 are not regulated but the signs are there. Others, such
as the one at Flynn and Sandini, should be reconsidered due to changes in roadway usage
and traffic. This stop sign would more than likely not be approved if it was requested
now. The same reason why there is not a sign at Tucker and Sandini or Hurley and
Sandini. Also, the regulation shows a stop sign at Ripley and Conrad but there is no stop
sign at this location and it is not needed. This stop sign should be deregulated. This
should all be cleaned up as part of this reconstruction project. If a stop sign is removed
that is regulated, normally what they do is take the sign down but leave the pole up. If
there is a lot of negative feedback, they can always put the sign back up. The regulation
will then also be removed in month when they take the pole down if there are no
complaints. Mr. Collins also noted that Ripley at Conrad has a regulation but no actual
stop sign. That regulation will be removed.
Councilor Dumais asked what it means when a stop sign is not regulated. Mr. Collins
explained that technically if you went through a stop sign that wasn't regulated you could
not be ticketed. If the stop sign is not officially regulated, it can't be enforced. Councilor
Dumais wanted to clearly understand as this is a very sensitive are with a lot going on.
He wants to be able to explain to constituents why a sign may be coming down or if
people have questions. He asked if he could have a copy of the graphic. Mr. Collins
advised that it would be forwarded to Karen Lambert to be added to the minutes as a
handout at the meeting.
Crosswalks:
Tim Collins pulled up aerial photos of existing crosswalks in the same neighborhood. He
found that there are existing painted crosswalks that are not regulated (see his schedule
attached). There are also several proposed crosswalks that are part of the reconstruction
project (also on attached schedule). He also found others that are poorly located and will
be moved closer to the intersection or made to go from sidewalk to sidewalk rather then a
driveway cpening. Mr. Collins walked through each photo and outlined the specific
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changes that would be taking place. (See the attached photos and explanations for
clarification.)
Mr. Collins also pulled up the proposed wording for the new crosswalk regulations with
the changes marked in red. He will forward this language to Chief Giorgi along with the
language for the stop signs. Chief Giorgi will create the revised regulations for the next
meeting, based on Mr. Collins' recommendations. All agreed.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to finalize
the wording for the regulations and forward it to Chief Giorgi.
3-Old Business
3a) Crosswalk Issue at the EEC
Update on Crosswalks: Chief Giorgi prepared the regulation for the two missing
crosswalks on Bolton Street and the regulation to add the "southerly driveway entrance"
to the Schedule "Do Not Enter Streets" at the Bolton Street Municipal Lot, based on the
language provided by Tim Collins.
Mr. Collins advised that when he was reviewing the regulations for Washington Street,
he found another crosswalk that was missing from the regulations. The crosswalk at
Bolton and Washington Street. He sent the wording to the Chief and it was added to the
amended regulation.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to APPROVE the two amended
regulations. Karen Lambert will forward the approved regulation to Steve Kerrigan for
advertisement.
Update of Municipal Lots:
Chief Giorgi asked if Tim Collins could explain the language for Municipal Lots. Mr.
Collins pulled up wording listing all the lots and the times that they do not allow parking.
The new lot on Bolton Street will be added under the section for No Parking from 2 am to
5 am. Chief Giorgi advised that he made the regulation but did not have the time frame
language.
The charging station for electrical vehicles also needed to be added to the regulations.
Assistant Commissioner Ted Scott is overseeing this part. They are trying to determine
the best way to handle the charging station spots. It appears that time limits will be
added. Counselor Robey said that when the lot on Bolton Street was brought to Planning,
the charging stations were not supposed to be limited. They were supposed to be open
spots for first come first serve. If not, the electric vehicle spots would sit empty when
they are needed for parking. She said she does not object to the parking restriction from
2 am to 5 am. She has no issues with this as she understands the need to plow. This will
need to be reviewed further with Mr. Scott.
Chief Giorgi had prepared the regulation for the Municipal Lots, however, he can revise
it and take off the last section regarding the Charging Stations. Commissioner Divoll
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suggested that maybe we wait until this issue is resolved and vote on the entire regulation
at the same time. Chief Giorgi said that if we wait, his officers can't enforce the
overnight parking restriction. Commissioner Divoll asked if this is really an issue now
that the overnight parking ban is over. Sgt. Attaway said that he has only seen 1 truck
that parks here overnight. Since the winter parking ban is the main issue behind the
overnight parking restriction it was decided that it makes sense to table the whole issue
for now so that all issues concerning the municipal lots can be regulated at the same time.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to TABLE until the Charging Station
issues in the Municipal Lots are resolved.
3b) Issues with the turn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West &
Ames Street
Update: Tim Collins advised that he is still waiting to hear back from MA DOT.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to TABLE for the next meeting.
Chief Giorgi asked if anyone else had anything else they would like to add. No other
comments.
That there being no further business of the Traffic Commission held on this date, the
meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen L. Lambert
Records Clerk
Marlborough Police Department
List of documents and other exhibits used at the meeting:
-City of Marlborough Meeting Posting for Traffic Commission Meeting on
Wednesday 3/31/31, including meeting agenda.
-Draft of Traffic Commission Minutes from Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
-Email from Chief Giorgi to Karen Lambert, dated 3/25/21, re: two new agenda
items from Tim Collins — School Zone Regulations & Crosswalks & Stop Signs for 2021
(including excel spreadsheet).
-Err.ail from Councilor Navin to Chief Giorgi, dated 3/2/21, re: Red
Spring/Reservoir.
-Email to Aura Gauthier to Chief Giorgi, dated 3/16/21, re: Oakcrest Ave.
Crosswalk.
-Email from Neeraj Bhatia to Chief Giorgi, dated 3/20/21, re: No pedestrian
crossing or trail crossing signs.
-Email from Sarah Sushchyk Thomas, dated 3/22/21, re: Lincoln St. — Cashman
St. (including photos).
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-Copy of the amended regulation to ADD two existing crosswalks on Bolton
Street to the Schedule of "Crosswalk Locations".
-Copy of amended regulation to ADD the "southerly driveway entrance" of the
Bolton Street Municipal Lot to the Schedule of "Do Not Enter Streets".
-Copy of amended regulation to DELETE Article V — "Parking Meters" and
ADD, in place thereof a new Article V entitled "Municipal Parking Areas", including
new Section 586-28 Municipal Parking Areas.
Additional Handouts
-Extended Speed Summary for Lincoln St. @ Prospect St. (10/31/20 to 11/5/20).
-Copy of an email from Roland & Kathleen Lachapelle, dated 3/26/21, re: March
3/31/21 meeting Oakcrest Ave. Crosswalk
Agenda
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH MEETING POSTING
Meeting Name: Traffic Commission
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Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -;, ~
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Virtual Meeting
Agenda Items to be addressed:
(n accordance with the March 12, 2020 Executive Order issued by Governor Baker modifying certain
requirements of the Open Meeting Law, the Marlborough Traffic Commission will hold a virtual
meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
NO IN PERSON PUBLIC Al?ENDANCE WILL BE PERMITTED
The public may access the meeting by clicking the link on the meeting calendar page or by dialing
617-433-9462 and using conference ID: 234 425 293#
1) MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
a) Review draft from 2-24-21
2) NEW BUSINESS
a) Review of School Zone Regulations
b) Review Crosswalk &Stop Signs for 2021
c) Speed concerns on Red Spring Road &Reservoir Street
d) Traffic concerns on Oakcrest Ave.
e) Safety concerns at the intersection of Lincoln St. &Cashman St. at Assabet Valley Rail Trail
3) OLD BUSINE55
a) Crosswalk issue at the EEC
b) Issues with the turn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West &Ames Street
THE LISTING OF TOPICS THAT THE CHAIR REASONABLY ANTICIPATES WILL BE
DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING IS NOT INTENDED AS A GUARANTEE OF THE TOPICS
THAT WILL HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED. NOT ALL TOPICS LISTED MAY IN FACT BE
DISCUSSED, AND OTHER TOPICS NOT LISTED MAY ALSO BE BROUGHT UP FOR
DISCUSSION TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BYLAW.
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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
140 MAIN STREET
MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHiJSETTS 01752
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Traffic Commission Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Traffic Commission was held as a virtual meeting on
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:00 am. Members present: Chairman -Police Chief
David Giorgi, Fire Chief Kevin Breen, Commissioner of Public Works Sean Divoll and
City Clerk Steve Kerrigan. Also present: City Engineer I'om DiPersio, Assistant City
Engineer Tim Collins, Ashley Miller &Ryan Malcolm also from the Engineering
Department, Sgt. Zac Attaway and Officer Andy Larose from the MPD Traffic Seiwices
Unit, City Council President Mike Ossing, City Councilor Katie Rohey, and local
resident Allen White (joined the meeting at 10:20am).
Minutes taken by Karen Lambert, MPD Records Clerk.
Chief Giorgi stat~ted recording the meeting at 10:02 and began by welcoming everyone
and making introductions.
1- Minutes
The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting of Wednesday; January 27, 2021.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED:
TO APPROVE, —All in Favor -Accept and Place on File.
2 -New Business —
2a) Crosswalk Issue at the EEC
Tom DiPersio has received several emails from staff at the ECC rega~•ding problems they
are having with the crosswalk at the new parking lot on Bolton Street. Their main
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concern is that cars are not stopping for pedestrians at the crosswalk. There are also
times when a car does stop and then is almost hit by the car behind them because they are
not prepared to stop. There were also concerns about parking in the winter with the snow
and the way the lot was plowed limiting the number of spaces available. There was also
a question as to why the area was not marked as a school zone. Mr. DiPersio and Mr.
Collins have been out to observe the area and have some suggestions that may help.
Tim Collins said there are actually two separate issues: 1) Greater visibility and 2)
School Zone. Mr. Collins also said that this crosswalk has not yet been regulated. He
pulled up a schedule of regulated crosswalks. He noticed that this one and the one down
by the elderly housing unit (Bolton Manor, south of Poirier Drive and the entrance to the
school) are not on there. They both need to be properly regulated and added to this
schedule. He also said that the law in MA is to "yield" to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
He pulled up Chapter 89, "Law of the Road", and highlighted a portion of Section 11
which states "driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if
need be so to yield,... if the pedestrian is on that half of the traveled part of the way on
which the vehicle is traveling or if the pedestrian approached from the opposite half of
the traveled part of the way to within 10 feet of that half....
With regard to the School Zone issue, Mr. Collins pulled up the MA amendment to the
MUTCD for reference. The speed limit is dropped to 20 mph in a School Zone, however,
there are 4 very specific minimum warrants that must be met in order to create a School
Zone.
• The school property abuts the public right of way within the limits of the
proposed zone area.
• School children have direct access to the street or roadway from the school
property.
• The zone must contain a marked crosswalk
• The school must involve one or more grades between Grade 1 and Grade 8,
inclusive.
The ECC fails to meet the warrant for grade levels as it only has preschool and
kindergarten students. Children are also not required to walk to school here.
Chief Giorgi advised that we have tried to put the crosswalk cones in other crosswalks
throughout the City and they have been hit.
Mr. Collins said that there is really only a 15-minute timefiame that is the issue. School
starts at 8:15am. He went out there from 7:45 to 8:15 and observed about 15 people
crossing. He said that the placement of the crosswalk is perfect and that most people had
no problem crossing. The traffic lights in the area do also provide a gap in traffic. He did
note that about 1/3 of the people crossing did not even look when using the crosswalk.
He observed 2 vehicles that did stop and 2 that didn't even look. The person crossing
needs to make eye contact with the driver. They can't just assume that cars will
automatically stop. He said that the pedestrian must assume some responsibility even
though they are in the crosswalk
Mr. Collins is proposing:
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1. Regulate the crosswalk
2. Move the Advance Warning signs to a better location
3. Add crosswalk signs that point to the actual crosswalk
4. Making the parking lot entrance one way so that cars entering the lot are not
blocking the view of the crosswalk. He is suggesting that the southerly side be
marked as "Do Not Enter" and that the northerly side be marked as "Enter".
Tom DiPersio also suggested that someone at the school could put the crossing pylon out
early and then be responsible for talung it in. Officer Larose said that these crossing
cones are constantly hit by cars and dragged down the street.
Chief Giorgi said that someone from the school would need to be designated as the
person to put the cone in and out on Bolton Street. He agrees that the Advance Warning
signs are a good idea but he also agrees with Mr. Collins that some of the responsibility is
on the pedesh•ian.
Steve Kerrigan asked when the last time was the School Zone requirements were updated
by the MLTTCD. He was questioning why a school with grades below first grade, doesn't
qualify for a school zone. Mr. Collins said that he thinks this is because most
municipalities don't expect preschool and kindergarten students to walk to school.
Chief Giorgi said that a good place to start is with the additional signage. He also
suggested that Sgt. Attaway or Officer Larose could visit the school and educate students
and staff on crosswalk safety. Mr. Collins agreed that this would be a good teaching
opportunity to show young children and teachers how to cross properly.
Steve Kerrigan also mentioned that the charging station at the municipal lot also needs to
be properly regulated. Mr. Collins said that he will also prepare the wording for this
regulation.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to prepare
the wording for all the necessary regulations for the crosswalks and municipal lots.
2b) Issues with the turn movement at intersection of Boston Post Road West &
Ames Street
Tim Collins explained that this issue goes back to 2016. He pulled up copies of email
correspondence he had with Joe Frawley from the MA DOT. The main issue was that
when traveling westbound on Boston Post Road West the left hun movement for U-Turns
at Ames Street conflicted with right turns from Ames Street. They both had a green light
at the same time. He was also requesting that the "No Right on Red" restriction for Ames
Street be eliminated. Mr. Collins also included aerial photos of the intersection in the
agenda packet showing Ames Street, northbound, at the intersection and Boston Post
Road West, westbound, at the intersection. MA DOT recognized the conflict and
eliminated the overlap with the green lights. This eliminated most of the problems.
At the time, MA DOT also advised that they would be willing to replace the "No Turn on
Red" sign with a "No Turn on Red Except from Right Lane", however, this was never
done. Mr. Collins included two graphics for MUTCD signs in the agenda packet as well,
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one for this sign and the other for "Right Turn on Red Must Yield to U-Turn" for the
Boston Post Road West, westbound, approach. Mr. Collins advised that he has a new
contact at the MA DOT, and he can send a letter to revisit the "No Turn on Red". All
agreed that this was a good idea.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to ENGINEERING to draft a
new letter to the MA DOT and revisit this issue.
2c) Speeding throughout the community —specifically on Berlin Road
President Ossing was contacted by a resident of Berlin Road on this issue. The resident
is frustrated with the speed on Berlin Road and was questioning "how the city made a
decision to increase the speed limit on Berlin Road with zero improvements?!" He also
doesn't understand why officers can't vv~ite more speeding tickets. He knows there are
no quick answers but feels something needs to be done.
President Ossing asked if the speed limit was properly posted and if there was anything
that could be done on a more specific regular basis. He asked if we can set up monitoring
equipment?
Chief Giorgi advised that the speed limit signs were changed to reflect the correct speed
limit on Berlin Road. Tim Collins pulled up the speed limit regulation and a diagram
showing the speed zones on Berlin Road. It starts at 20 mph then goes to 30 mph then 25
mph. When reviewing the regulations in the past, it was realized that the sign was in the
wrong place before. There is only one very small section (about 211 feet) that was
supposed to be marked as 20 mph. The speed limit was never changed on the road. It
was just reposted to show the actual speed limits that were already in place.
President Ossing will get back to the resident with this information but he also asked if
we could get recent speed data for the area. Officer Larose advised that he has had the
speed board out there in the area near Peebles Way, where the speed limit is 30 mph. He
pulled up the Extended Speed Summary from 11/9/20 to 11/21/20. He does feel like the
signs work to slow people down. He also had another summary report from the other
end of Berlin Road, closer to Pleasant Street, where the speed limit is 25 mph. This one
was from 3/11/20 to 4/11/20. It showed the average speed was 27.85 mph with the 85tH
percentile at 31 mph.
President Ossing asked how frequently we could monitor Berlin Road? Officer Larose
said that we've put the speed signs out every time between speed complaints and that
they are normally left out for 7 days, however, sometimes they are left up longer. When
they are up, they are effective. You can see this from the blue on the pie chart which
shows that vehicles slowed down when they were in the area of the sign. Sgt. Attaway
said that as soon as the weather clears up, we can also get the speed trailer back up. Last
year the sign was out in that area for 5 to 6 weeks. Any time they had an extra sign they
would put it there.
Chief Giorgi suggested that we get a specific schedule going. President Ossing asked if
we could get them to target Berlin Road if they have extra signs available in 2021.
Officer Larose said that the Police Department now as a 4t~' electronic speed sign. Sgt.
Attaway also said that after the speed signs are out in an area, they usually do a directed
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patrol there to monitor speed the following week. They will send the results to President
Ossing and he can share them with the resident.
Allen White, another resident of Berlin Road, joined the meeting at this time. Chief
Giorgi asked if he would like to express his concerns. He also has concerns about speed
on West Hill Road and said that his neighbors do as well. He is a lifelong resident of
Berlin Road. He feels we do have to get the traffic slowed down and get this area under
conh~ol before someone is seriously hunt or killed. He also mentioned that commercial
vehicles are a problem. He really hopes the Traffic Commission can do something for
him. Chief Giorgi advised that we do try to keep officers here and keep it under control.
His father also lives in this area and he also hears all of this from him.
Mr. Collins said that we have addressed the issue of the truck exclusion in the past,
however, the detour would have to go through the Town of Hudson and Hudson has said
no to this route. There are also very specific truck numbers required for a road to quality
for a truck exclusion. It's very difficult to meet all the criteria.
MOTION was made, seconded, duly VOTED to REFER to the POLICE DEPARTMENT
to continue to monitor and enforce speed limits in the area.
3-Old Business
3a) Truck traffic volume/noise on Rte. 85 by the Navin Rink
Update: Sgt. Attaway and Officer Larose have been monitoring truck traffic and fake
brake noise on Bolton Street over the past month. Officer Larose said that he spent 10
hours on this and that he has also been keeping his office windows open. His office is
located in the front of the building directly on Bolton Street and he said he has heard
nothing. He had one morning where he was monitoring the area at Bolton Street and
Reservoir Street and heard fake brakes. He called Sgt. Attaway who had his office
windows open and asked if he could hear anything. He could not. He went over by the
Connector and at the light he could hear heavy truck traffic. Over the last month he has
only observed 1-2 trucks on Bolton Street, and neither were using Jake Brakes. He
believes the tiucic noise is coming from the Connector, not Bolton Street.
Sgt. Attaway advised that he can reach out to the Hudson resident who brought up this
issue now that we have stats from the last month.
Chief Giorgi asked if anyone else had anything else they would like to add. No other
comments.
That there being no further business of the Traffic Commission held on this date, the
meeting adjourned at 10:46 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen L. Lambert
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Records Clerk
Marlborough Police Department
List of documents and other exhibits used at the meeting:
-City of Marlborough Meeting Posting for Traffic Coirunission Meeting on
Wednesday 2/24/21, including meeting agenda.
-Draft of Traffic Commission Minutes from Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
-Email forwarded by Tom DiPersio to Chief Giorgi, dated 2/4/21, re: Crosswalk
issue at the EEC (Original email from Wendy Cunningham on 2/3/21}.
-Email from Tom DiPersio to Chief Giorgi, dated 2/3/21, re: Crosswalk on 85
ECC Staff (includes email from Monique Slcarin, dated 2/3/21)
-Email chain from Tim Collins to Chief Giorgi, dated 1/28/21, re: Traffic
Commission Agenda Item for February 24, 2021 (Issues with the turn movement at
intersection of Boston Post Road West &Ames Street —including wording for proposed
signage and photos of the intersection.)
-Email from City Council President Ossing to Chief Giorgi, dated 2/19/21, re:
Speeding throughout the community, specifically Berlin Road speed limit increase with
zero improvements?!.
Additional Handouts
-Extended Speed Summary Reports for Berlin Road (SB) from 3/11/20 — 4/11/20, Berlin
Road (EB} from 7/28/20 — 8/3/20 and Berlin Road (EB) fiom 11/9/20 —11/21/20.
-Copy of Chapter 586-60.1 —Crosswalk Locations
-Copy of Chapter 89-11 with specific wording highlighted.
-Copy of Chapter 3: MUTCD Traffic Control for School Zones with specific wording
highlighted.
-Photo of Pedestrian Crossing Sign used on Crosswalk
-Copy of Chapter 586-58, Schedule XIV: Speed Limits for Berlin Road, including
diagram.
-Copies of Emails between Tim Collins and Joe Frawley (DOT) regarding issues at the
intersection of Boston Post Road West and Ames Street, along with aerial photo.
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Karen Lambert
From: David Giorgi
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 9:19 AM
To: Karen Lambert
Subject: Traffic Commission agenda
Good Morning Karen,
From Tim Collins at the DPW, can we please add the following items to the agenda for the next meeting:
New Business: Can we add these items to the agenda
1. School Zone Regulations (see SCHOOL ZONE REGUALTIONSj —our School Zone regulations need to be reviewed
and updated/corrected.
Crosswalks and Stop signs for 2021 proposed roadway reconstruction projects. (see STOP SIGNS —CROSSWALKS
TO REGULATE.pdf)
Thank you,
David
Chief David A. Giorgi
Marlborough Police Department
355 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Office: (508)485-1212 ext. 36974
Fax: (508)624-6938
FBI NA #234
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STOP SIGNS NOT REGULATED
STOP SIGN ON DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AT INTERSECTION OF STOP LINE
CONRAD ROAD NORTH RIPLEYAVENUE Y
DOUCETTE DRIVE NORTHEAST BIGELOW STREET Y
HURLEY CIRCLE SOUTHWEST RIPLEYAVENUE Y
KENNEY LANE EAST HUDSON STREET Y
MCGEEAVENUE SOUTH RIPLEYAVENUE Y
NEIL STREET NORTHEAST NEIL STREET Y
ZOMPETTI STREET WEST NEIL STREET Y
ZOMPETTI STREET EAST HOWE STREET Y
EXISTING REGULATED STOP SIGN
STOP SIGN ON DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AT INTERSECfi~N OF STOP LINE
RIPLEYAVENUE NORTHWEST CONRAD ROAD N NO STOP SIGN ATTHIS LOCATION
EXISTING PAINTED CROSSWALKS -NOT REGULATED
CROSSWALK ON LOCATION DIRECTION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL LINEAR FEET
KENNEY LANE HUDSON STREET NORTH/SOUTH 32
SANDINI ROAD SOUTH OF RIPLEY AVE INTERSECTION EAST/WEST 42
ZOMPETTI STREET HOWE STREET NORTH/SOUTH 38
PROPOSED CROSSWALKS - CURRENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
CROSSWALK ON LOCAYION DIRECTION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL LINEAR FEET
CLEARVIEW DRIVE PHELPS STREET NORTH/SOUTH 49
DIRADO DRIVE STEVENS STREET NORTH/SOUTH 52
DONAHUE DRIVE ROBIN HILL STREET NORTH/50UTH 45
DOUCETTE DRIVE BIGELOW STREET NORTH/SOUTH 46
RIPLEY AVENUE BETWEEN 72 & 82 SANDINI NORTH/SOUTH 32
ZOMPETfiSTREET NEIL STREET NORTH/SOUTH 28
NEIL STREET NORTH OF ZOMPETTI STREET INTERSECTION EAST/WEST 32
REGULATED STOP SIGN -REMOVE?
STOP SIGN ON DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AT INTERSECTION OF STOP LINE
FLYNN AVENUE EAST SANDINI ROAD Y
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Karen Lambert
From: David Giorgi
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 8:44 PM
To: Karen Lambert
Subject: Fwd: Red Spring/Reservoir
Please add this to the March agenda.
Thank you.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Sean Navin <ward_6@marlborough-ma.gov>
Date: March 2, 2021 at 8:19:43 PM EST
To; David Giorgi <dgiorgi@mariborough-ma.gov>
Subject: Red Spring/Reservoir
Hi Chief,
hope all is well.
received a call from a resident on Red Spring who raised concerns about the speed of traffic traveling
north on Bolton Street and taking a right onto Reservoir. Cars traveling down towards the causeway are
picking up speed and making it difficult for cars that are exiting Red Spring, taking a left on Reservoir.
Would it be possible to put up a "Blind Drive" or some sort of cautionary sign to alert these drivers?
Any thoughts are much appreciated.
Take care,
Sean
Sean Navin
Marlborough Ward 6 City Councilor
236 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Cell: (508) 251-9788
E-mail: ward 6(c~marlborou~h-ma.~ov,
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Karen Lambert
From: Aura Gauthier <aura@auragauthier.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:33 PM
To: David Giorgi
Cc: Bob; Roland and Kathy Lachapelle; Steve & Shelagh Malandrinos; ckeigwin@aol.com
Subject: Oakcrest Ave -crosswalk
Dear Chief Giorgi,
I'm writing you as a follow up to our conversation. Thank you so much for returning my call today. I have lived on
Oakcrest Ave for 40 years and the situation leaving this street whether driving or on foot has gotten significantly
worse. We're located on a blind corner and cars speed down the hill. To add to this situation there is no sidewalk on the
side of Stevens heading north when exiting Oakcrest. In order to cross Stevens St to access trails we need to use the
crosswalk near the stairs leading to the Middle School. Which means going South in order to turn around to head North.
I'm hoping that the City finds a solution to this problem so that the residents of Oakcrest can feel safer and our quality of
life improves. One thought is adding a portion of sidewalk and crosswalk with solar powered signage. Also add solar
powered signage to the existing sidewalk to alert traffic with the hope of slowing the cars. I believe that if these two
ideas were implemented it would significantly better this dangerous and unsafe section of Stevens St. Thank you so
much for your attention to this. I have cc'd my husband, Bob, and a few other residents to this email. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or suggestions that you may have.
My very best,
Aura M. Gauthier
Realtor, Notary Public
ERA Key Realty Services
19B Maple St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Cell: 508.259.7420
F: 888-870-8057
Email: aura@auragauthier.com
www.auragauthier.com
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Karen Lambert
From: Police Dept
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 8:24 PM
To: David Giorgi
Subject: FW: No pedestrian crossing or trail crossing signs
From: neeraj.n.bhatia@gmail.com <neeraj.n.bhatia@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 1:01 PM
To: Police Dept <police_dept@marlborough-ma.gov>
Subject: No pedestrian crossing or trail crossing signs
Hello Mr. David,
would like to get attention to the intersection of Lincoln Street with Assabet Valley River Trail. It seems the crosswalk
signs are erased in the winter season.
This is a dangerous 4-way intersection that has no clear signs for trail crossing either.
Moreover, drivers tend to speed upcoming down Lincoln Street heading towards Mechanic Street intersection.
May I request adding this item to the agenda far review?
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Neeraj Bhatia
Mobile 508.308.9596
Email neerai.n.bhatia@~mail.com
Marlboro MA 01752
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Karen Lambert
From: Sarah Sushchyk Thomas <ssushchy@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 11:56 AM
To: Police Dept
Subject: Traffic Commission-Chairman Po►ice Chief Giorgi -Intersection of Assabet Rail Trail -
Lincoin St -Cashman St.
Hello,
live in the downtown area and use the rail trail frequently. I access the trail by crossing Lincoln St at the intersection of
Cashman. Crossing to the head of railtrail from downtown is exceedingly dangerous -pedestrians crossing cannot see
the divers moving westbound on Lincoln street and vice versa.
cross with my dog and my infant in a stroller, and try to be exceptionally careful when I leave the sidewalk however the
last several times I have tried to cross drivers heading westbound have come up extremely fast and barely slow down to
allow for crossing.
In my opinion this insertion is a pedestrian accident waiting to happen, the crosswalk is barely visible and there are no
lights to indicate a crossing.
This inserection needs pedestrian crossing similar to what is on Ash St., can the safety of this inerstection please be
addressed by the traffic commission at the next meeting?
Thank you,
Sarah Sushchyk
Sarah Sushchyk Thomas, Ph.D.
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EMERGENCY PREAMBLE
Whereas the delayed implementation of this regulation/these regulations would be
contrary to the intended purpose of such regulation/regulations, namely the improvement
of public and traffic safety, this Emergency Preamble is hereby attached and such
regulation/regulations shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Traffic
Commission.
A regulation to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission of the CiTy
of Marlborough Chapter 586, as amended, thereof entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
Article VIII, Section 60.1: "Crosswalk locations".
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MARLBOROUGH AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 586 Section 60.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission is
hereby amended by ADDING to said schedule the following:
Crosswalk On Location Direction of Linear Feet
Pedestrian Travel
Bolton Street Washington Street East-West 40 feet
Bolton Street Elderly Housing East-West 41 feet
397 Bolton Street,
northerly driveway
(exit).
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A regulation to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission of the City
of Marlborough Chapter 586, as amended, thereof entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
Article VII, Section 50.1, Schedule VIA: "Do Not Enter Streets"
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MARLBOROUGH AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 586 Section 50.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission is
hereby amended by ADDING to said schedule the following:
The following streets or portion of streets shall be designated as do-not-enter streets:
Name of Street At intersection of
Bolton Street Municipal Lot Southerly driveway entrance
Opposite and north of
Washington Street
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A regulation to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission of the City of Marlborough
Chapter 586, as amended, thereof entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, Article V, Section 28.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH AS
FOLLOWS:
I. Article V, entitled "Parking Meters," including § 586-28 thru § 586-40, is hereby
DELETED in its entirety, and ADDING in place thereof a new Article V, entitled "Municipal
Parking Areas," including new § 586-28 Municipal Parking Areas, and AMENDED as follows:
Article V: Municipal Parking Areas.
§ 586-28 Municipal Parking Areas.
A. Municipal Parking Areas. The Traffic Commission may, from time to time, designate land
owned, controlled, leased, or administered by the City as Municipal Parking Areas, which shall
include Municipal Parking Lots, Municipal Parking Decks, and certain streets specified below.
B. Authorization of Mavor. For purposes of designating Municipal Parking Areas as set forth in
subsection A above, the Mayor maybe authorized, by a vote of the Traffic Commission, to
contract with, lease from, or enter into agreements with landlords, authorities, corporations,
companies, commissions, boards, organizations, or any other person or entity having control of
land.
C. Parking /Overnight Occupancy in or on Municipal Parking Areas. No person shall park or cause
to be parked a vehicle in or on any Municipal Parking Area, so designated, for a period of time
longer than 72 consecutive hours. In addition, at any time of the year, while a vehicle is parked
in or on any Municipal Parking Area, overnight occupancy of said vehicle is prohibited.
D. Municipal Parking Lots.
1. In each of the following designated Municipal Parking Lots, parking shall not be allowed
between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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a. South Bolton Street —East Side, between Granger Boulevard and Main Street
b. Main Street —North side, west of Bolton Street
c. Main Street —North side, across from City Hall
d. Weed Street —North side, south of Main Street east of Court Street, and west of South
Bolton Street
e. Windsor Street, West side, north of Granger Boulevard
f. Granger Boulevard and Florence Street —South side of Granger Boulevard, east of
Florence Street
g. Lincoln Street —North Side, west of Pleasant Street
h. Lincoln Street —South Side, east of Broad Street
i. Pleasant Street —West Side, northerly side of Meeting House parking lot
j. In front of the Carl Rowe 1r. Parking Deck (behind City Hall)
k. In front of the Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking Deck (behind Masonic Hall)
I. South side of Jefferson Street, opposite Kelleher Field Concession Stand
m. West side of Hudson Street, opposite Jefferson Street.
n. East side of Bolton Street, opposite and north of Washington Street
2. In each of the following designated Municipal Parking Lots, parking shall be restricted to a 2-
hourlimit.
a. Main Street —North side, west of Bolton Street
b. Main Street —North side, across from City Hall
c. Weed Street (by Court Street) —south side, adjacent to Carl Rowe Jr. Parking Deck
d. Weed Street (by Newton Street) —south side, adjacent to Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking
Deck
e. Windsor Street —West side, south of Main Street —Entire parking lot
f. Granger Boulevard —South side, east of Florence Street — 21 spaces in front of building
and along the rear property line (fence) of Dow Place properties.
In each of the following designated Municipal Parking Lots, parking shall be restricted to a 2-
hourlimit between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
a. Lincoln Street -North side, west of Pleasant Street
b. Lincoln Street -South side, east of Broad Street —southerly side of parking lot.
c.
4. Other Municipal Parking Lots
a. Concord Road Recreation Center
b. Jericho Hill Recreation Center
In addition to the penalties for parking violations set forth in § 586-44, violations of the restrictions
contained in subsection D of this section may also be enforced by the towing of vehicles as ordered
by either the Police Department or the Commissioner of Public Works or his designee.
Parking under this subsection D may be further restricted as noted in other sections of the TrafFic
Regulations.
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E. Municipal Parking Decks.
1. In each of the following designated Municipal Parking Decks, parking for any vehicle shall
not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
a. Inside the Carl Rowe Jr. Parking Deck (behind City Hall) —Entry Level and Sub-Level
b. Inside the Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking Deck (behind Masonic Hall) —lower Entry Level
Parking may be further restricted as noted in other sections of the Traffic Regulations.
2. In each of the following designated Municipal Parking Decks, parking for commercial
vehicles shall not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
a. Inside the Carl Rowe Jr. Parking Deck (behind City Hall) —Upper Levels
b. Inside the Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking Deck (@ Masonic Lodge) —Upper Levels
Carl Rowe Parkin~Deck
~ Upper Level
~ \ Upper Level
~ UQper Level / ~
~ \ Upner Level
J Upper Level / ~
~ \ Upper Leve(
Weed St. I Entry Level / ~ Granger Blvd
\ Sub-Entry Level
Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking Deck.
~ Unaer Level
Upper Level / ~
~ Upper Level \ Uoaer Level
~ (Newton St. Entry) / ~
~ ~
Weed St. ILower Enriy Level I Graneer Blvd.
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In addition to the penalties for parking violations set forth in § 586-44, violations of the restrictions
contained in subsection E of this section may also be enforced by the towing of vehicles as ordered
by either the Police Department or the Commissioner of Public Works or his designee.
Parking under this subsection E may be further restricted as noted in other sections of the Traffic
Regulations.
F. Downtown Street Parkin.
1. Main Street —East Main Street to West Main Street
a. Parking shall not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
b. 2-Hour Parking
i. Both sides of the street, except for the area directly in front of City Hali.
30-Minute Parking
i. 4 spaces in front of #240 Main Street.
2. Newton Street —Main Street to Granger Boulevard
a. Parking shall not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
b. 2-Hour Parking —east side of Newton Street.
c. No Parking —east side, 40 feet north of extension of Weed Street.
3. Florence Street —Main Street to Granger Boulevard
a. Parking shall not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
b. 2-Hour Parking —west side of street
c. 30-Minute Parking —west side of street, across from Post Office.
4. Weed Street
a. By Newton Street (across from Masonic Lodge)
i. Parking shall not be allowed between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
ii. 2-Hour Parking —south side, adjacent to Raffaele Pietroluongo Parking Deck.
b. By Court Street (across from City Hall)
i. 2-Hour Parking —south side, adjacent to Carl Rowe 1r. Parking Deck.
In addition to the penalties for parking violations set forth in § 586-44, violations of the restrictions
contained in subsection E of this section may also be enforced by the towing of vehicles as ordered by
either the Police Department or the Commissioner of Public Works or his designee.
Parking under this subsection F may be further restricted as noted in other sections of the Traffic
Regulations.
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II. Schedule VIII, entitled "Tow-Away Zones," as amended, is hereby further amended to
designate the following tow-away zones, as follows:
Municipal Parking Lots* 2:00 a.m. — 5:00 a.m. All parking areas
Municipal Parking Decks** 2:00 a.m. — 7:00 a.m. Lower levels
Municipal Parking Decks** 2:00 a.m. — 7:00 a.m. Commercial Vehicles —all levels
Streets Hours Limits
Main Street 2:00 a.m. — 5:00 a.m. Entire length
Newton Street 2:00 a.m. — 5:00 a.m. Entire length
Florence Street 2:00 a.m. — 5:00 a.m. Entire length
* See § 586-28.D for the list of Municipal Parking Lots
** See § 586-28,E for the list of Municipal Parking Decks
III. Electric Vehicle Parking Charging Stations
A. Definitions:
a. "Electric vehicle" means abattery-powered electric vehicle operated solely by electricity
or a plug-in hybrid vehicle that operates on electricity and gasoline and has a battery
that can be recharged from an external source.
b. "Electric vehicle charging station" means any facility or equipment that is used to charge
a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
B. It shall be prohibited to park anon-electric vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station
designated for use by an electric vehicle or to park an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle
charging station that is not being charged, at the following locations:
Streets
Carl Rowe Jr. Parking Deck
(behind City Hall)
Bolton Street Municipal Parking Lot,
opposite and north of Washington Street
Concord Road Recreation Center
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