Laserfiche WebLink
3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> April 26, 2021 <br /> Public Hearing: Change of Speed Limit on Monomoscoy Road: Town Manager Rodney Collins: <br /> The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the proposed change of the speed limit on <br /> Monomoscoy Road from 30 mph to 25 mph. The Hearing notice was read aloud into the record in accord <br /> with posting procedures. <br /> Timothy Martin was present on behalf of the Monomoscoy Island Improvement Association to review the <br /> proposed change with members of the Board of Selectmen. It is requested the two speed limit signs currently <br /> on the island be replaced with 25 mph signage for the safety of all pedestrians on the Island. The road is <br /> narrow without sidewalks and it is further congested with increased seasonal traffic and oversized vehicles. <br /> The association has purchased the commercial grade signage to comply with State standards. <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated he was approached by the Monomoscoy Island Association <br /> regarding a reduction in speed limits. Under MA General Laws it is permissible for the Board of Selectmen <br /> to vote to set traffic control. There has been a lot of comment from the residents in support of this proposal <br /> with no opposition. The Chief of Police and Director of Public Works are supportive of the proposed change <br /> of speed limit. It was also affirmed the signage provided and delivered by the association fully conforms to <br /> speed limit signage specifications. <br /> Selectman Carol A. Sherman disclosed she resides on Monomoscoy Island off of the main causeway, and <br /> acknowledged the need for the speed reduction as proposed and enforcement thereof Emails in support of <br /> this project are on file in the Office of the Town Manager/Board of Selectmen. Being no public comment, <br /> the Board motioned as follows. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to change the speed limit on Monomoscoy Island Road from 30 <br /> mph to 25 mph effective June 1,2021. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara.' <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br />