Canton Street, Westwood, Hearing September 30

The Norfolk County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on proposed changes to the layout of portions of Canton Street in the town of Westwood based on petitions filed by the town of Westwood.

The hearing will be held in the Main Courtroom of the Norfolk County Superior Court, in Dedham, at 7 PM on the evening of Wednesday, September 30.

The proposed reengineering of Canton Street is related to the Westwood Station development and existing traffic management issues.  Canton Street is a County way, and part of the regional transportation network.  Alteration, relocation, and discontinuance of County ways are matters within the jurisdiction of the Norfolk County Commissioners.

The hearing will be conducted by the County Commissioners, Chairman Francis W. O’Brien of Dedham, John M. Gillis of Quincy, and Peter H. Collins of Milton.  Members of the public are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed changes.

Copies of the petition and related material are on file at the Norfolk County Engineering Department at 649 High Street, Dedham (tel: 781-461-6128).