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Police report new school traffic plan working; chief urges caution about current scams
Summary
The Loudon police chief reported the school’s new afternoon traffic plan reduced cars parked on School Street and said the department continues to respond to scams, including a recent $2,500 warrant scam. Chief Dana Flanders also reminded residents about upcoming community events.
Police Chief Dana Flanders told the Board of Selectmen the new traffic plan at the elementary school reduced traffic congestion during afternoon pickup: “through Monday and Tuesday, on afternoon pickup, we have not had a single car parked on the School Street. So the plan is working.” He said pickup operations cleared in about nine minutes on the most recent days monitored and that officers had assisted while the plan was being implemented.
Chief Flanders also reminded residents that phone scams remain active. He described a recent incident in which a resident paid $2,500 after receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the county sheriff’s office, warning of imminent arrest. “Please, anybody, if you get a call like that, don't hesitate to hang up on them,” he told the board and said residents should call the police department to verify.
The chief noted department equipment and cruisers were in service, reported an upcoming Memorial Day parade on Monday at 9 a.m., and reminded the board National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 5. He also announced the police association would co-sponsor a Kona Ice truck with the PTA on May 30 for school students, staff and teachers.
Selectmen asked the chief to provide speed statistics for School Street at a future meeting. The chief agreed to return to the June 3 meeting with average speed and traffic counts for that location.
