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Residents urge action on narrow California Street and speeding on Railroad Street
Summary
Two residents raised safety concerns: one asked for centerline or other measures on a narrow stretch of California Street approaching a bridge; another asked for enforcement and a radar feedback sign to curb speeding and reckless driving on Railroad Street; selectmen agreed to coordinate with DPW and police on quick countermeasures.
Two public commenters brought traffic‑safety concerns to the board and requested near‑term countermeasures.
Michael O’Connor described a narrow stretch of California Street (Route 10 to the bridge) and said a removed sidewalk and the road crest leave little margin for error. He asked the town to paint a centerline or take other measures to reduce head‑on conflicts at the crest and near the bridge approach. Town staff told him DPW had attempted to secure easements to widen the road in the past without success and that making the road one‑way had been discussed as a possible option.
Anthony Bruno addressed longstanding reckless driving and high speeds on Railroad Street near the Pine/Eaton intersection and said the problem had worsened over 25 months. He described heavy commercial vehicles and drivers that ignore stop signs, citing a crash that hit rocks by a property as an example. Bruno said every household on his street supports action and asked for enforcement and a radar speed‑feedback sign. The board said Sergeant Packman and police had temporarily placed a movable radar sign elsewhere and committed to move a speed feedback sign to the recommended location and to discuss enforcement approaches with the chief.
The board instructed staff to follow up quickly on signage placement and to consult the police chief and DPW director about enforcement strategies and sign location; no formal policy decisions were made at the meeting.
