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Millis board hears residents and police chief on crossing‑guard coverage; auto crosswalks remain primary strategy
Summary
After resident concerns about pedestrian safety, the police chief described the town’s move toward automated crosswalk signals, citing staffing shortages and budget constraints for reintroducing paid crossing guards; residents urged continued efforts to find human crossing coverage.
The Select Board heard extended discussion and public comment on school crossing guards and pedestrian safety on June 9.
Chief Safire (police chief) explained why the town has relied on automated crosswalk signals and installed additional devices over recent years. He said attempts to recruit paid crossing guards produced few reliable applicants and that an automated system provides 24/7 pedestrian protection. The chief told the board the town currently lacks a budget item for crossing guards and estimated reinstating a full complement of…
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