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Council unanimously approved an amendment to the SR59 project agreement that adds $2 million, assigns responsibility for three aging traffic signals and land acquisition, and does not change Kent’s cost or the project scope. Council also approved emergency-access parking restrictions on Needham Avenue, stormwater ordinance updates, a $10,000 food-safety grant, and the sale of surplus property.
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The SR59 project will receive an additional $2 million for improvements intended to support walking, biking, and transit use, without increasing the city’s cost. Parking will be prohibited on part of Needham Avenue to keep emergency vehicles moving, and stormwater rules will be updated to address audit findings. Council also accepted a $10,000 food-safety grant and authorized the auction of the city-owned home at 500 Middlebury Road.
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