Patricia Hinckley

The committee reviewed reports from local emergency services, including ambulance, fire, and police department activities, incident statistics, and upcoming community safety events. The session included open forum discussions regarding traffic calming initiatives, potential sidewalk installations, and infrastructure improvements. Committee members reviewed old business items concerning intersection safety, crosswalk proposals, and ongoing drainage and traffic signage concerns. Additionally, the committee discussed the potential implementation of safety cameras in town public spaces as a new business item.

The committee meeting covered a variety of public safety and infrastructure topics. Departmental reports were reviewed, including call volume statistics for Brighton Ambulance, the Brighton Fire Department, and the Brighton Police Department, which also highlighted upcoming special events and training sessions. Key discussion items included pedestrian and traffic safety measures such as crosswalk installations, warning lights on Highland Avenue and Penfield Road, and potential traffic flow improvements at the Islamic Center on Westfall Road. Infrastructure concerns like pothole mitigation, the cleaning of Allen Creek for flood control, and stop sign visibility at Fair Oaks and Glen Ellyn Way were also addressed.

The committee reviewed reports from the Brighton Ambulance, Brighton Fire Department, and Brighton Police Department, including service call volumes and personnel updates. Key discussions included traffic safety measures near the Islamic Center on Westfall Road and concerns regarding a proposed drive-through book return project, specifically addressing site planning and pedestrian safety. The committee also explored the possibility of the Town of Brighton repairing potholes on NYS DOT highways, with the Town Attorney tasked to review the relevant agreements.

The committee meeting covered operational reports from the Brighton Ambulance, Fire, and Police departments, including statistics on call volumes, mutual aid requests, and ongoing traffic safety initiatives. Old business discussions focused on traffic safety, including the status of crossing improvements, crosswalk proposals, and drainage issues. New business involved addressing traffic safety concerns on Chelmsford Road, including potential calming measures, and parking enforcement issues on Newcrest Drive.

The committee reviewed reports from the Brighton Ambulance, Brighton Fire Department, Brighton DPW, and the Brighton Police Department, which included updates on call volumes, upcoming special events, and personnel training. Old business focused on ongoing traffic safety and infrastructure issues, specifically crossing studies on Westfall Road and Highland Avenue, flood mitigation for Allen Creek, and pending assessments for Penfield Road crosswalks and sign obstructions. New business included a proposal for a new crosswalk on Lac De Ville, which will be referred for a traffic study to initiate design and installation planning.