BRADFORD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
TASK FORCE MEETING
TOWN HALL
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
3:30PM
Present at the Nov. 5, 2009 meeting were: Andrew Pinard, Chair. Evan Aird, CNHRPC, Cheryl Behr, Town Administrator, Dawn Rich, Marvin Rich, Kate Dobrowski, Shanna Braden, Audrey Sylvester, Jim Valiquet, Police Chief, Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Halloween Event:
Andrew Pinard asked for in put regarding the Halloween party held at the Community Center. Cheryl Behr advised many pictures were taken of the children as they came in. Many flyers were handed out which contained a map on the reverse for Safe Route to School, and many people were talked with explaining the project. There were between 200 and 300 participants in the activities that night. People were asked to return the surveys either at the town hall, or at the Community Center.
The school survey will be from a hand count as the individual teachers ask a question, for a show of hands, and they will report the responses.
It was suggested posting the flyer’s in Newbury at the Post Office, Library and Town Hall.
It was stated by Evan Aird, CNHRPC that the Town should hear from the Grant that was applied for by late March.
For the Scavenger Hunt, on November 14, 2009, Cheryl Behr suggested that a synopsis of the History with the picture of each of the listed stops be printed and handed out. It was unanimously thought to be a great idea, and will be pursued. There will prizes, speakers, music and refreshments.
The event will be advertised in the Intertown Record, Concord Monitor and has already been in the Bridge. Evan Aird, CNHRPC will make up another banner. It will be announced in school.
Some upcoming events listed for spring include: Bike Rally, French’s Park, Fishing Derby in April, 3 mile walk in June. Audrey Sylvester suggested a bike parade.
A sound system will be provided by Andrew Pinard for the Nov. 14, 2009 event, which will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Jim Valiquet, Police Chief questioned the route of travel for the scavenger hunt patrons as having to cross Route 103 several times. There will be coverage for the crossing, and it was thought this will also be helping the children be more aware of crossing highways.
Jim Valiquet is working on the Bike Rally in the spring and will co-ordinate with Mr. Spadaro, Kearsarge Elementary School.
NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NOV. 19, 2009 AT 3:30 PM
Adjourned 4:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary