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Newburgh to monitor single speed table on Water Street; council to revisit after month-long trial
Summary
Council approved a trial of one speed table on Water Street and will review community feedback and corridor data after roughly one month; business owners largely supportive, some residents and council members expressed budget and historic-district concerns.
Newburgh leaders agreed Aug. 13 to monitor a single speed table installed on Water Street and return the item to the town council for a formal recommendation after about one month. The council discussed plans to study the whole corridor — including a potential crosswalk at Jennings and Market and additional calming measures — before deciding on more installations.
Supporters including several downtown business owners told the council the device could reduce speeding that makes it difficult for customers to cross the street. At the meeting a resident questioned the broader fiscal context and said recent council spending decisions warranted more transparency.
The town…
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