Carbondale meeting highlights signage request, speed camera locations, trash rules and upcoming rate increase

Carbondale residents and meeting organizers discussed several public-services and safety items, including a request to relocate a Route 35 entry sign, the placement of school speed cameras and fines, trash-collection schedules and bear-resistant containers, and an announced water-rate increase.

A resident asked whether the Route 35 sign at the town entrance could be moved back to its prior location to improve visibility. A facilitator said she would contact public-works staff to follow up.

Participants identified multiple speed-camera locations near major intersections and school zones, citing spots near McDonald’s, before Walmart and near the school adjacent to the circle toward Target. Speakers disagreed on the exact count (some said three, others said five or six), and the meeting record shows differing recollections rather than a single official list.

Trash-collection rules were described: putting containers out the night before collection can violate local rules and may lead to citations and fines; residents were advised to contact town staff (trash@town) for help. Organizers discussed bear-resistant container requirements for some properties and noted residents can request alternatives if they lack a compliant container. One participant referenced additional costs but did not provide a definitive figure.

Attendees were also told the town has approved an increase to water rates; speakers described a percentage rise and said the change would affect bills going forward. One resident said she understood the increase would be about 10% this year but did not provide an official ordinance or effective date.

No formal votes on these items were recorded during the meeting; facilitators provided contact points for follow-up and encouraged residents to email public works with specific questions.