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Resident presses board on safety at Beach Road; local gas station announces holiday donation
Summary
A resident urged the board to hold the park district accountable for unsafe traffic on Beach Road; separately, the owner of BP Gas & Market announced a donation of turkeys worth roughly $1,500–$2,000 for families in need.
During public comment Alan (resident) told the board he was raising ongoing safety concerns about Beach Road west of Green Bay Road, saying teams and tournaments have continued to use the nearby park late into the season and motorists were driving at unsafe speeds near homes. He said an event on Nov. 9 exposed neighbors and children to risk and urged the board to pursue a plan for 2026 to reduce traffic and enforcement burdens on the sheriff's department.
Earlier in the meeting a business owner identified as Mister Shaw was invited to the podium to describe a holiday donation. A speaker who identified themself as Joy said they planned to donate approximately $1,500–$2,000 worth of turkeys before Thanksgiving for people in need and asked for help from village staff to promote distribution and connect with community service groups.
