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Residents urge steps to improve crosswalk and drop-off safety at Hillsdale Elementary
Summary
Parents and residents told the Public Works Committee that crossing and drop-off conditions near Hillsdale Elementary are unsafe and asked the borough, school district and public safety to coordinate quick fixes.
Parents and residents told the Westchester Public Works Committee on Sept. 9 that pedestrian and school drop-off conditions near Hillsdale Elementary create a persistent safety hazard and asked the borough to coordinate with the school district and public safety on short-term and longer-term fixes. Tara O’Neil, who said she walks her son to school, described drivers failing to recognize the school entrance and called current markings and flashing lights insufficient: “A lot of cars don't realize that. It's a free for all. We almost got hit.”
The public comment came before the committee’s budget presentations and drew credit for recent…
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