HADLEY — Speed tables, or speed humps, that would slow vehicles appear to be the preferred method for reducing traffic on a residential street used as a shortcut for commuters between Amherst and Northampton.
While more drastic measures are being considered by town officials, such as banning left turns from Route 9 onto West Street or making roads one-way for eastbound vehicles, the Select Board voted unanimously Wednesday to have the Department of Public Works investigate the financial feasibility of installing the speed tables — which are about 20 feet long and raised a few inches from the road surface — on sections of North Lane.
'I am for speed bumps — I am not for any one-way streets in Hadley at all,' said Select Board member John C. Waskiewicz II.
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Board Chairman David J. Fill II said the idea is to make North Lane more challenging to use. Based on a recent study, North Lane is used by 400 to 600 motor vehicles daily, almost all at speeds exceeding the 30 mph limit.
Many drivers traveling between Northampton and Amherst use North Lane along the dike. In the morning, those vehicles turn onto West Street and then North Lane, before continuing on River Drive and Rocky Hill Road. In the afternoon, they use North Lane to get to West Street, Cemetery Road and Crosspath Road.
The board's decision to investigate installing the speed tables came amid police reluctance to support traffic changes that might require constant enforcement.
Police Chief Michael Mason said speed tables, which have been used on side streets in Amherst near the University of Massachusetts and in Northampton at edge of downtown and near some schools, are the best option because they wouldn't require increased police monitoring.
If successful, Mason said slowing vehicles, especially as they pass in front of the Hadley Elementary School on River Drive, could be enough to keep people from using the shortcut.
'The hope is to push (traffic) back onto Route 9, where it belongs,' Mason said.
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SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- South Hadley High School hockey players and parents gathered together Saturday morning to sign a petition to overturn a vote by the district to cancel the season.
Team players spoke about why they are disappointed with the school's decision.
'We've been playing our whole lives. We've been playing with some of these kids since we were little kids,' South Hadley assistant senior captain Camden Pete said.
Orange and black hockey jerseys could be seen from a distance on Saturday morning.
South Hadley hockey players and their families gathered outside of Plains Elementary School to protest their season being canceled.
They told Western Mass News, on Thursday, the school committee voted on this decision after what was already a delayed start this winter.
Pete and Anthony Sigal are both seniors at the high school. They would have been named captains if the season did not get called off.
'It's very upsetting honestly like he said, we've been playing with these kids forever, and now we get our turn, and we can't play, and all these other towns get to play around us,' South Hadley assistant senior captain Sigal said.
While more drastic measures are being considered by town officials, such as banning left turns from Route 9 onto West Street or making roads one-way for eastbound vehicles, the Select Board voted unanimously Wednesday to have the Department of Public Works investigate the financial feasibility of installing the speed tables — which are about 20 feet long and raised a few inches from the road surface — on sections of North Lane.
'I am for speed bumps — I am not for any one-way streets in Hadley at all,' said Select Board member John C. Waskiewicz II.
Chicopee Police and Fire departments with the assistance from Massachusetts State Police and South Hadley firefighters have conducted searches of the Connecticut River in boats and with drones while troopers with the State Police Air Wing have been flying over the Willimansett neighborhood on Friday night and again on Saturday, Police Lt. 1:41 p.m.: A community outreach officer was present at Sunrise Printing in Hadley. Assist Other Police Departments. 11:27 a.m.: Massachusetts State Police requested K-9 assistance at the South Hadley Michael E. Smith Middle School. K-9 Alec conducted a sweep of the gymnasium, halls with approximately 200 lockers and the library area. ABOUT US Resnick Mitchell for address, phone, website and other contact information Phone number.The address is 488 Newton St,South Hadley,Massachusetts,01075,US in the General Dentistry sector.Location: 42.23653,-72.58306 (navigation code to find Resnick Mitchell). The South Hadley native started Friday's second round one shot in front of the projected cut line after a 2-under 68 in the first round. The PGA Tour thins its fields after the second round.
Board Chairman David J. Fill II said the idea is to make North Lane more challenging to use. Based on a recent study, North Lane is used by 400 to 600 motor vehicles daily, almost all at speeds exceeding the 30 mph limit.
Many drivers traveling between Northampton and Amherst use North Lane along the dike. In the morning, those vehicles turn onto West Street and then North Lane, before continuing on River Drive and Rocky Hill Road. In the afternoon, they use North Lane to get to West Street, Cemetery Road and Crosspath Road.
The board's decision to investigate installing the speed tables came amid police reluctance to support traffic changes that might require constant enforcement.
Police Chief Michael Mason said speed tables, which have been used on side streets in Amherst near the University of Massachusetts and in Northampton at edge of downtown and near some schools, are the best option because they wouldn't require increased police monitoring.
If successful, Mason said slowing vehicles, especially as they pass in front of the Hadley Elementary School on River Drive, could be enough to keep people from using the shortcut.
'The hope is to push (traffic) back onto Route 9, where it belongs,' Mason said.
© Provided by WGGB – Western Massachusetts(Western Mass News photo)
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- South Hadley High School hockey players and parents gathered together Saturday morning to sign a petition to overturn a vote by the district to cancel the season.
Team players spoke about why they are disappointed with the school's decision.
'We've been playing our whole lives. We've been playing with some of these kids since we were little kids,' South Hadley assistant senior captain Camden Pete said.
Orange and black hockey jerseys could be seen from a distance on Saturday morning.
South Hadley hockey players and their families gathered outside of Plains Elementary School to protest their season being canceled.
They told Western Mass News, on Thursday, the school committee voted on this decision after what was already a delayed start this winter.
Pete and Anthony Sigal are both seniors at the high school. They would have been named captains if the season did not get called off.
'It's very upsetting honestly like he said, we've been playing with these kids forever, and now we get our turn, and we can't play, and all these other towns get to play around us,' South Hadley assistant senior captain Sigal said.
Getting back on the ice is something both seniors want to do.
'It's just something fun,' Pete said. 'We don't get to do a lot of stuff during this time, so it's really good for us.'
'This is our final year. We want to play,' Sigel said. 'I don't care how many games we have.'
Camden's mom, Michelle Pete said that she wants the school committee to overturn their decision. She added, while times are not normal, her son and teammates should be able to play this winter even if it looks a bit different.
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'I still believe strongly that for their social, emotional, welfare, these boys should be able to be out there, they should be able to make these memories,' Michelle Pete said.
The head coach for the tigers echoes that message.
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'I was highly disappointed, I felt bad for players, especially the nine seniors. I was looking forward, even if it was a small season to get the kids back together and play again and get them out of the houses,' South Hadley Head Coach Larry Camus.
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Western Mass News reached out to the school district for comment and has not heard back at this time.
