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We know traffic congestion is getting worse, but are there solutions? The Planning Board looked into this and gave its findings in its "Transportation and Best Practices Study," which can be found on...
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We know traffic congestion is getting worse, but are there solutions? The Planning Board looked into this and gave its findings in its "Transportation and Best Practices Study," which can be found on the Town Planner's web page at Weston.org/TownPlanner.
Residents are encouraged to contribute any other ideas or issues related to traffic and transportation in this discussion thread.
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Feb 12, 2019 by
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We know traffic congestion is getting worse, but are there solutions? The Planning Board looked into this and gave its findings in its "Transportation and Best Practices Study," which can be found on the Town Planner's web page at Weston.org/TownPlanner.
Residents are encouraged to contribute any other ideas or issues related to traffic and transportation in this discussion thread.
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DNA testing of dog waste has been effectively employed in Europe and is being considered in several cities in the U.S. It would require taking a sample of saliva from each dog who uses the trails to...
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DNA testing of dog waste has been effectively employed in Europe and is being considered in several cities in the U.S. It would require taking a sample of saliva from each dog who uses the trails to be logged into a database. That information would later be used to match with dog waste left behind, and result in a citation for the offending owner.
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Jan 3, 2018 by
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DNA testing of dog waste has been effectively employed in Europe and is being considered in several cities in the U.S. It would require taking a sample of saliva from each dog who uses the trails to be logged into a database. That information would later be used to match with dog waste left behind, and result in a citation for the offending owner.
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Any child should be able to walk from their house to any other house in Weston on sidewalks, foot trails or low-traffic streets (speed limits of less than 20 miles an hour). Walking for any house to...
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Any child should be able to walk from their house to any other house in Weston on sidewalks, foot trails or low-traffic streets (speed limits of less than 20 miles an hour). Walking for any house to another was possible in 1712 when Weston was founded, in 1812 at the 100th anniversary, and in 1912 at the 200th anniversary. However, it was not true in 2012 at our 300th anniversary. Let’s make Weston walkable again by 2062, at our 350th anniversary. This will require a coordinated effort with Weston Forest and Trail Association, the Conservation Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the Traffic and Sidewalk Commission. It will require miles of new footpaths throughout town.
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Feb 20, 2018 by
Joel Angiolillo (10 points)
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Any child should be able to walk from their house to any other house in Weston on sidewalks, foot trails or low-traffic streets (speed limits of less than 20 miles an hour). Walking for any house to another was possible in 1712 when Weston was founded, in 1812 at the 100th anniversary, and in 1912 at the 200th anniversary. However, it was not true in 2012 at our 300th anniversary. Let’s make Weston walkable again by 2062, at our 350th anniversary. This will require a coordinated effort with Weston Forest and Trail Association, the Conservation Commission, the Department of Public Works, and the Traffic and Sidewalk Commission. It will require miles of new footpaths throughout town.
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I started filling out the original survey - but the main question that applied to me, at age 83, was Do you use the town's recreation facilities? I would have answered No, and then should have been...
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I started filling out the original survey - but the main question that applied to me, at age 83, was Do you use the town's recreation facilities? I would have answered No, and then should have been directed to perhaps a few questions that would be relevant. I gave up answering it because I really couldn't answer the questions I was being asked.
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May 13, 2019 by
Vida Goldstein (5 points)
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I started filling out the original survey - but the main question that applied to me, at age 83, was Do you use the town's recreation facilities? I would have answered No, and then should have been directed to perhaps a few questions that would be relevant. I gave up answering it because I really couldn't answer the questions I was being asked.
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Today I was on the track and was kicked off by the police. I have been using the Newton South for weeks now, and I am also aware that the towns surrounding Weston all have their fields and tracks open...
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Today I was on the track and was kicked off by the police. I have been using the Newton South for weeks now, and I am also aware that the towns surrounding Weston all have their fields and tracks open as well. At first I was simply annoyed, however once Phase 1 came out which promoted all outdoor services and practically mandated the right for me to train(not fool around) on my school track, I, and practically everyone I’ve talked to, was under the impression that the track would open. My idea Is that people who have a genuine purpose for the track should be allowed on it, and since the track+ field takes up a 175m x 90m space, you could technically fit 1500 people on the track at once without being within 10 feet of each other. Though to be safe and since we’re moving around, let’s call it 30. My idea is that 30 people WITH LEGITIMATE PURPOSE are allowed on the track, and we will submit forms letting the town know how we intend to use the track. Training would work, but not walking.
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May 27, 2020 by
Peter D (5 points)
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Today I was on the track and was kicked off by the police. I have been using the Newton South for weeks now, and I am also aware that the towns surrounding Weston all have their fields and tracks open as well. At first I was simply annoyed, however once Phase 1 came out which promoted all outdoor services and practically mandated the right for me to train(not fool around) on my school track, I, and practically everyone I’ve talked to, was under the impression that the track would open. My idea Is that people who have a genuine purpose for the track should be allowed on it, and since the track+ field takes up a 175m x 90m space, you could technically fit 1500 people on the track at once without being within 10 feet of each other. Though to be safe and since we’re moving around, let’s call it 30. My idea is that 30 people WITH LEGITIMATE PURPOSE are allowed on the track, and we will submit forms letting the town know how we intend to use the track. Training would work, but not walking.
