Safety Committee Minutes, 6/21/22

CSHCA Safety Committee Meeting, 6/21/22
Co-chairs: Jennifer Deabler and Dianne Lescinskas.
Minutes: Doreen Miller
Special Guests: Officer Keamy, Captain Burns, Deputy Lanita Cullinane

Updates

Firework activity

  • Call 911 for illegal use of fireworks.
  • If someone is selling fireworks, call 311 or the CSO (Community Service Officer).

Dirt Bikes in Parks

  • There is a no chase policy, but police will chase under exigent circumstances, i.e. the use of firearms.
  • Dan Hunt that they are trying to address the dirt bike problem at the legislative level.

Sydney Street and Savin Hill Avenue Intersection

  • It is a busy and dangerous intersection with problems of double parking.
  • There was a car incident the other day. People are worried someone might get hurt.
  • Councilor Baker is working with the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) to address and solve the problem.
  • The only solution by the BTD is to write tickets as public safety takes precedent.

Morrissey Boulevard

  • Drag Racing is still an issue.
  • A speed limit sign northbound between the X-way off ramp and Bianculli Boulevard is still missing.
  • We should continue to email Senator Dan Hunt. The more emails there are from residents the more likely things will get resolved.

Pleasant Street Slow Streets Initiative

  • The temporary installations at the East Cottage Street intersection are effective according to residents who travel that roadway.
  • We should start to see more changes and improvements over the summer.

Notice: There will be no Safety meetings in July and August. If an issue arises, email Jennifer (deablerj@gmail.com) or Dianne (diannelescinskas@gmail.com). Next meeting will be in the fall.