What: MassDOT answered the Board's earlier request for a slip lane and an additional sidewalk near Klem's on the Route 9 roundabout project. The October 26, 2026 agenda lists a further Board review of the MassDOT response on the Route 9/49 intersection.
Where it stands: On June 29 Selectman Grigg said he was dissatisfied the slip lane was not included. The Board asked the designer and MassDOT to attend a future meeting. Vice-Chair Viner recused himself. No vote.
Next: Designer and MassDOT to explain the design at a future meeting.
Vice-Chair Viner recused himself and was not present for the topic.
The Board reviewed MassDOT's response to the prior Board's request for a slip lane and extra sidewalk near Klem's.
Selectman Grigg said he was dissatisfied that the slip lane was not incorporated and that eastbound traffic should not have to enter the roundabout when there may be room to safely accommodate a lane. He also said public comments seemed to have been requested but not meaningfully addressed.
The Board asked the project designer and MassDOT representatives to attend a future meeting to explain the design and whether the changes can be incorporated.
Earlier agenda information
The posted agenda for October 26, 2026 lists review of the MassDOT response on the Route 9/49 intersection project.