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Resident urges action on Route 14 speeding; town to post lower limits and speed-display signs
Summary
Resident Shannon Howe told the selectmen she is ‘very frustrated’ by excessive speeding across town; officials said the State Police are understaffed and that new lower speed-limit signs and radar "This is your speed" signs will be posted in the center of town.
During audience with citizens, resident Shannon Howe told the Board of Selectmen she is concerned about excessive speeding on Route 14 and other roads in town and said residents fear for their safety.
First Selectman Dana Barrow Jr. said he had raised the matter with the State Police, and that the State Police told him they are understaffed. Barrow relayed the State Police suggestion that the town contact its state representative about options such as funding for police protection, hiring a resident state trooper, or paying overtime to secure state-police presence.
The board also reported operational steps to address road safety: officials said new lower speed-limit signs for Route 14’s center will be posted soon and public works will deploy "This is your speed" radar signage to warn motorists of their speed.
Why it matters: Residents expressed direct safety concerns during public comment, and officials identified both short-term enforcement options and near-term signage changes to reduce speeds.
What’s next: Selectmen said they will continue to press the State Police and will ask the town’s state representatives for support; Public Works will install the new signage when available.
