Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 11, 2019 SAFETY REPORT | from page 1 at locations where roadway geometry requires a slower speed; and • Provide a response to residential concerns regarding speed limit signage throughout town. Crabtree said the speed limit analysis is part of a continued effort to improve roadway safety and create a safer, more secure environment for walkers and riders. TEC will work closely with Town officials and community representatives over the next several months to identify and study areas where traffic volumes and speeds are a concern, and take a comprehensive look at suggested speed limits for Town streets and identify the best placement for accompanying signage, Crabtree said. TEC will conduct intensive research and analysis ell, the European Champion, in 1955, and once again Marciano scored a KO. His last fight was September 21, 1955, the third time he defended his title in Yankee Stadium. He knocked out Archie Moore in the ninth round to retain his title. The fight was a popular attraction to fight fans. over the next few months. The Town and TEC will then present their findings at a public meeting in the spring. Residents will be encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about TEC’s findings and vocalize their suggestions on where traffic mitigation measures should be implemented. Residents’ suggestions will then be incorporated into TEC’s recommendations, and a final report will be submitted to the Town. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen have continuously encouraged the public to share any input and concerns regarding traffic safety with Saugus. Many residents and stakeholders have expressed their opinions at meetings and through phone calls and correspondence to the Town, which have all been presented to TEC and will be taken into considTHE OLD SACHEM | from page 6 Over 400,000 North American viewers watched the fight on closed-circuit television. He retired from boxing on April 27, 1956, at the age of 31. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family, but those in the know said that he was upset because he had to pay half his earnings to eration as part of their global analysis, according to the town manager. “The cornerstone to implementing change will consist of clear and concise signage, traffic enforcement, and an ongoing educational campaign for the public,” Crabtree said. “This is a 40-plus- year comhis manager. After boxing he earned a considerable amount by personal appearances. He was very frugal and often requested rides from friends or promoters, including flying on private airplanes. He died in a plane crash in 1969 and was survived by his wife, Barbara (married 19 years), and his two children: Rocco Kevin and Mary Anne. munity issue that we do not want to fix in a piecemeal fashion, or with a Band-Aid approach,” he said. “We are doing our due diligence to ensure the proper steps are taken, input from stakeholders is heard, and a professional traffic engineering analysis is conductAlthough starting late in his professional career and not considered a stylish fighter, his determination, brute force and raw power carried him to great heights; he was knocked down but twice in his entire career. In July of 1969 he starred in a fantasy movie “The SuperFight: Marciano vs. Ali.” Both boxers were filmed sparring, and the film was edited to ed prior to implementing new safety measures throughout the community to make our streets the safest possible to walk, ride, and to drive a vehicle.” Contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111 for more information, or with any questions. match a computer simulation of a hypothetical match between them, each in his prime. It aired January 20, 1970, with one version Marciano with winning and a second version where Ali won. Rocky will long be remembered in Brockton and throughout Massachusetts because of his ability to win against the odds. WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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