The Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen charged with:
- Making recommendations for improvement of the existing sidewalk network,
- Ensure the existing sidewalks meet today’s ADA requirements,
- Making recommendations for the expansion of the sidewalk network, if warranted.
The Committee is to consider the following:
- Should the Town expand the sidewalks on Main Street,
- Should the Town construct sidewalks on the east side of South Road (Rt. 83) from Main Street down to Geisler’s,
- Should the Town construct sidewalks on the west side of South Road (Rt. 83) from Main Street to Field Road,
- Should the Town construct sidewalks on Field Road from South Road down to Field Road Park,
- Should the Town improve and extend sidewalks on Springfield Road (Rt. 83) north to Michelle Drive,
- Should the Town improve sidewalks on Maple Street and connect them in front of the Blacksmith shop,
- Should the Town pursue installing crosswalks at Main Street on Maple and School Streets,
- Should the Town install other crosswalks,
- Should the Town construct sidewalks on the west side of Maple Street from the bridge to Pinney Street,
- Should the Town construct sidewalks on the west side of Pinney Street to connect to the sidewalks on Billings Road,
- Are there other concerns or requests to consider?
| Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee | |||||
| Nine Member (9), Seven (7) Voting Members | |||||
| Member | Representative of | Voting Member | Date of Appointment | Term Expiration Date of Appointment | |
| Stephen Getman | Advisory Committee for Seniors | Y | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Jim O’Hearn | Economic Development Commission | Y | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Dan Thayer | Interested Citizen | Y | 02/02/23 | 12/23/23 | |
| Peter Settevendemie | Interested Citizen | Y | 02/02/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Patrice Carson | Open Space & Trails | Y | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Brad Pellissier | Planning Commission | Y | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Karl Walton | Zoning Commission | Y | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Dan Parisi (Non-Voting) | Land Use | N | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
| Todd Rolland (Town Liaison, Non-Voting) | Public Works | N | 01/12/23 | 12/22/23 | |
Todd Rolland is the Town Liaison, (860)763-8238, trolland@somersct.gov