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Officials identify youth misbehavior and sheriff staffing as concerns; town installs grant-funded lighting
Summary
Councilwoman Mary Ann Byers flagged groups of children causing property damage; Town Manager Joanne Floyd said a street-department lighting installation (grant-funded) is underway and County Manager Curtis Potter said the sheriff's department remains understaffed despite a recent salary adjustment.
Councilwoman Mary Ann Byers reported small groups of children breaking in, throwing rocks and defacing property and urged earlier intervention and programs to reach youth. She described recent neighborhood cleanup efforts and asked for more volunteer support.
Town Manager Joanne Floyd said the Street Department is installing lighting using a grant the town received, and Councilwoman Byers and others said improved lighting might reduce crime. County Manager Curtis Potter said the sheriff's department is “extremely understaffed,” noting the county conducted salary adjustments this year that largely brought pay in line but did not fully resolve staffing shortages.
Commissioner Keyes thanked the Plymouth Police Department for a youth program they run. Officials discussed community programs but did not adopt new staffing or program funding during the meeting; they encouraged continued coordination between county and town agencies.
