At the Board of Selectmen's meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011, residents raised several safety issues at the town beach. There is a space (approximately 6-8") between the access ramp and the beach wall. There are also large gaps in the side rails. The raft and the safety lines that mark the swimming area have not been installed. There is also a problem with cars going too fast of Leavitt Hill Rd. past the beach.
We suggest that the Parks and Recreation Director evaluate the safety issues with the ramp and provide possible solutions at the next meeting of the Board of Selectmen. It may be possible to install additional side rails or wires to enclose the ramp so that small children cannot fall or climb through.
The raft and safety lines should be installed as soon as possible. The raft is a safety feature that provides swimmers a place to rest, and the safety lines clearly mark the swimming area.
The town has discussed installing speed bumps on Leavitt Hill Rd. A simpler, less expensive option might be to install stop signs on either side of the cross walk during the summer months.
The raft and safety lines have now been installed at the town beach.
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