By Carol Britton Meyer

The select board last week approved the installation of stop signs at the end of Cadish Avenue where it turns into A Street and also at the end of A Street where it meets Cadish in response to traffic safety concerns voiced to the Hull Police Department and the town manager over the past few years.

These changes were recommended by Chief John Dunn and Lt. Steven Glavin and are based on the busyness of the area – especially during the summer months – and the accompanying increase in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

The location of the public boat ramp at the end of A Street creates another hazard, according to Glavin, because people backing their boats in at the ramp cannot see the oncoming traffic, “creating a potentially dangerous situation.”

He noted that Cadish Avenue is the only street in the area where there is not adequate signage and markings. Halvorsen Avenue, Milford Street, and Bay Avenue East all have stop signs.

Dunn assigned Glavin to conduct a records check of this area for any reported crashes, specifically at Cadish and A Street, from 1996 to present, and there were none.

Stop signs are considered necessary because the area “is frequented by a multitude of people – both pedestrians and vehicles,” Dunn said.

Signage and markings will be added at these approved locations.

In other business

⦁ Assistant Town Manager Stacy Callahan provided an update on her activities over the six months since she was hired.

Her focus has been on the human resources aspect of the job, interacting with department heads, staff, the select board, community services staff such as the library and senior center, and others; becoming familiar with town projects; taking a look at the town’s personnel policies and benefits offerings; meeting with all five unions; and assisting Town Manager Jennifer Constable with day-to-day tasks.

“It’s nice being here, and I look forward to the next six months and beyond,” Callahan said.

“Stacy hit the ground running,” Constable said. “As the position evolves and grows, she will also be taking on [other responsibilities].”

Select board member Greg Grey noted that it “took some convincing” at town meeting to approve the assistant town manager position, but “we are finally there. This position has made a huge impact.”

⦁ Carl Katzeff, Elizabeth Landgraf, Ryan Rapp, and Paul Newman were appointed to the newly created capital improvement committee.

The committee, revitalized at this year’s town meeting, was formed in conjunction with the passage of a warrant article proposing the creation of a special-purpose stabilization fund to pay for capital improvements and projects.

Appointed by the select board, the committee also consists of one member each of the advisory board, select board, and planning board, the school superintendent or designee, and town manager or designee.

⦁ Terry Brady, former member Robert Goldstein, and James Pitrolo were appointed to the Council on Aging this week following the appointment/reappointment of Peter Dewey, Marlene Earl, Mimi Leary, Rhoda Kanet and Craig Wolfe at a previous meeting.

 The COA’s purpose is “to identify needs and implement programs that will enhance the quality of life and assist valued independence for Hull residents over 60 years of age.”

The council also assists in educating the town’s leaders and the community about the needs of Hull’s senior residents and provides referrals, advice, and comfort to them and their families.

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