Marshfield Chamber of Commerce 892 Plain Street Marshfield MA
Envisioning a safe, walkable downtown Marshfield
Thank You To:
From the Board
March 2020
- The proposed stoplight at the intersection of Webster Street and Snow Road has been presented to the Selectmen. The Selectmen agree safety is an issue in the area, but caution that the stoplight may cause additional traffic flow concerns. We recognize this as well, but are planning to move it forward. The Selectmen agree to let us take the next steps, which is discussing the project with MassDOT.
- The engineering firm that we have hired to assist with the proposed stoplight has been very helpful, but has run through the funds that the Chamber had available for the traffic study. We need $5,000- $6,000 to move the project forward and have the engineering firm meet with MassDOT.
- With the assistance of citizen, Ted Brovitz, the Town Grant Writer, and Town Administrator, we have applied for a Downtown Initiative Grant, which would award us $15,000 to continue with our study of the Webster Square area of town. Should we be awarded these funds, we can move the stoplight forward, and begin a broader scope study of the area.
- In conjunction with our Webster Walkability efforts, the DPW had a warrant article approved at the October 2019 Town Meeting that awarded $125,000 for paving and drainage issues in Library Plaza at the playground parking lot. By summer, we anticipate this parking lot to be re-paved, re-striped in a safe and thoughtful manner, and a sidewalk to be installed allowing families to cross from the playground to the library, and back.
- We are hoping these funds are also sufficient to pave and re-configure the parking lot outside of Levitate and the skate park. There are traffic flow and safety issues, given the number of young people at the skate park and Tumblefun.
- We anticipate the speed humps to be re-installed in the coming weeks.
- We have a meeting Monday, March 16th at 12:00 pm at Road to Responsibility. Agenda is the paving projects, and discussing landscaping and parking in Library Plaza.
From the Board
September 2019
- We are moving forward with plans for the intersection of Webster St and Snow Road. The traffic and pedestrian study that the Chamber funded produced three possible solutions for that intersection.
- The larger Webster Walkability group including police, DPW, library, and a few residents and local business owners met and agreed a stoplight is the most appropriate solution to pursue (versus stop signs or a roundabout).
- The Chamber WW committee is cooperating with the selectmen and DPW to position us for possible state funding for this stoplight, which is estimated at $250,000 or more.
- Plans are being drawn up for the light, and we are looking to hold a public forum in the coming months to discuss with a wider audience.
- Separately, the speed bumps on Library Plaza Road look to be very effective!
- Looking ahead, we will be having discussion about writing an article for spring Town Meeting regarding the paving and re-striping of the playground parking lot, coupled with a sidewalk stretched from the playground to a new crosswalk by the new wing of the library.
Support Webster Walkability
100% of every dollar raised goes towards enhancing the safety, walkability, and beautification of the Webster Square and Library Plaza areas of Marshfield. Currently, donations can be made payable to "Marshfield Chamber of Commerce," with memo "Webster Walkability."
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