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Residents press council on Liberty Lane safety after dog killed; council adds issue to agenda, asks police to study
Summary
Residents told the Town Council on Jan. 27 that drivers speed on Liberty Lane and a driver struck and killed a neighbor’s dog. Council members voted to add a Liberty Lane traffic‑safety review to the agenda and asked the police chief to investigate enforcement and engineering options, including speed studies and signage.
Residents near Liberty Lane told the Town Council on Jan. 27 they are concerned about recurring high speeds, unsafe passing and drivers using the narrow street as a cut‑through between Route 2 and nearby neighborhoods. The council added a Liberty Lane safety update to a future agenda and instructed the police department to evaluate enforcement and engineering responses.
A resident and local party organizer, Jennifer Nurban, told the council that motorists use Liberty Lane to bypass local signals and she described an incident in which a dog named Crockett was struck and killed on the road. Neighbors said the route includes sharp “S” turns, poor sight lines at corners and recurring dumping and debris that make walking and bicycling hazardous.
Chief of Police Moynihan briefed the council on enforcement steps already in place and on the limits of staffing. He said speed enforcement is a priority and the department secured grant funding to support a traffic officer and purchased motorcycles to improve coverage. Moynihan said a full traffic study can be deployed quickly using portable speed‑monitoring devices and recommended gathering baseline data to design targeted remedies.
Council action: A council member moved to add the Liberty Lane item to the meeting agenda and the motion passed. Council President asked the police chief to evaluate the corridor and provide recommendations, including a data‑driven speed study, potential signage, possible physical traffic calming and how resources could be allocated for enforcement.
What residents asked for: Several residents urged physical calming such as speed humps or speed bumps and additional signage. One resident asked to explore permanent measures rather than temporary stripe work or occasional enforcement.
Ending: Chief Moynihan said the department will deploy a speed study device and prioritize education and enforcement while preparing a recommendation on engineering measures. Council members asked staff to schedule a follow‑up and to involve state agencies as appropriate because Route 2 is a state road at the Liberty Lane intersection.
