Committee Report - Seniors - 5-23-11 — File 191471

May 23, 2011 Senior Services Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 5/26/2011 REPORT OF THE SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dennis M. Sullivan Chair Present William A. White Jr. Vice Chair Absent William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present • Open forum to discuss matters of concern to the city’s senior citizens. The meeting was held at Brady Towers. Members addressed those present, explaining how the committee, in conjunction with the Board of Aldermen, benefits the city’s senior citizens and discussing the importance of the quality of life for seniors. Residents spoke about of areas of concern. The following motions were submitted and approved: That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore the possibility of lengthening the time allowed to cross the street at Elm Street and Bowers Ave in Davis Square. That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the lines in front of 252 Medford Street. That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce traffic regulations in and around 252 Medford Street. That the Commissioner of Public Works repave the crosswalk to the bus stop at 252 Medford Street. That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore the use of speed bumps and signage at 252 Medford Street to slow the flow of traffic.

Committee Meeting May 23, 2011 Senior Services Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 5/26/2011 That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign at the appropriate location prior to the driveway at 252 Highland Avenue. That this Board of Aldermen requests that the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority post a NO THRU WAY sign at 252 Medford Street to prevent the property from being used as a cut through. That this Board of Aldermen requests that the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority explore soundproofing measures at 252 Medford Street to reduce vehicular noise.