He also noted that a second access point is not required by zoning bylaws.Ī second drive was one of the recommendations filed by the fire department after their review of the plans, members noted. Member Barbara Mancovsky suggested a second driveway be added to the plans, but Silva said that Mass DOT (Department of Transportation) seldom approves two curb cuts on property fronting state roads. Most members agreed with that opinion, but there was some discussion of the amount of traffic generated by such businesses, and concerns whether the single access point – a two-way driveway for cars entering from and exiting onto busy Route 105 – would create more congestion at the busy intersection with Bridge Street. “I think this is a very good proposal, and I think it’s a very good complimentary use for this property,” he told Russell. Planning Board Chair Brian Hoeg thought the site plans and building plans were well designed and would fit the neighborhood. The West Bridgewater funeral home only has 58 parking spaces, Russell noted, saying he was thrilled to have so much room for parking at the Lakeville site. The site plans called for 87 parking spaces on three sides of the building, more than adequate for the large crowds that wakes and funerals generate. “We’re looking for this to be an asset to the community itself, and look good from Main Street,” the engineer said. With a peaked canopy over the front entrance, and white trim, it will fit into the rural character of the town nicely, he said. “I would not be doing this project if I could not provide a beautiful building, a beautiful parking area, and great service at a reasonable price,” he added.Ĭonsulting engineer Larry Silva of Silva Engineering Associates provided the board with site plans including a concept drawing for a Cape Cod style building with multiple dormers and a synthetic clapboard front. “I am a new Lakeville resident, and a lot of our employees have moved down here, and I know the need of the community” for a second funeral home in town, he said. Owner David Russell told the Planning Board at its April 25 meeting that he recently moved to town, and was looking forward to expanding his business here. Russell & Pica Funeral Homes recently expanded from its original Brockton location with a second facility in West Bridgewater. Site plans for the property located across from the Walgreen’s store on Bridge Street, and a 65-by-104-foot wooden building featuring traditional New England architecture were approved by the Planning Board this spring. He is the best and you will not be disappointed.LAKEVILLE - Land-clearing is underway on the first portion of the former Lakeville Hospital campus on Main Street to be redeveloped in more than a decade.Ī Brockton-based funeral home chain is planning to build its third facility on the 70,134-square-foot parcel. If you want your loved ones cared for during their final rest, contact Dave M. Everyone I had come into contact with was respectful and compassionate. for being just a good sincere person! To the folks reading this Russell and Pica is an amazing place with amazing staff. □ My grandma is smiling down and appreciates each and everything you did to make sure she went home just how she wanted. My last meeting with Dave I said to him, I hope we don't have to meet again given the circumstances, but if we do I know everything is going to be OK. He made sure she was picked up that night. Since her body had been in the hospital for about 5 days, since the other funeral home lied and said they were getting her. We felt comfortable knowing he would be assisting putting our grandma to rest. He explained everything and kept in contact with me every single day. He didn't push a bill in our face and say this needs to be paid tonight. Dave literally took my call right before a service and we finalized everything that night. Read more Alot of folks in this industry don't understand that yes its a business, but the family is also dealing with a death and are emotional and vulnerable. He was empathetic and checked off every box of our wishes. After the HORRIBLE HORRIBLE experience with Wait Funeral Home in Brockton, speaking with Dave was a breath of fresh air. June 2022: I honestly don't know what else I can say about this place that I haven't already to EVERYONE I know.
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