Residents press council on CDBG-CV amendment, traffic signal timing and historic house support

Several residents used the citizens-to-be-heard period to raise items affecting downtown life and town programs.

Jamie Shro opened a public hearing and explained a narrow technical change staff needs to the town's CDBG-CV final report after HUD's review identified a rounding discrepancy in beneficiary calculations. She said the program work is complete and the proposed change — to show that a public-service activity benefits the town's 59.14% low- and moderate-income population — is an urgent, corrective amendment to meet the national objective.

A different resident, Mr. Fmocker, described long waits at the town-hall intersection signal late at night and asked whether the ground sensors still function. Staff and an advisor explained the system now relies on cameras and that the controller follows programmed cycles; the contractor (named in the discussion) will provide a report to town engineers for review.

Vinnie Dave spoke at length about long-term volunteer efforts to preserve the McCor house, documenting past flood and fire damage, donations from local foundations and contractors, and volunteer-led maintenance such as mowing. He asked the town to consider ways to continue helping the chapter that maintains the house, noting volunteer labor and donated materials have sustained the property for decades.

Council and staff offered logistical replies during the public comment period (for example, confirming staff will share a contractor's report on the traffic signal when received) and thanked volunteers for community preservation work. No formal council action was taken during citizen comments beyond scheduling and follow-up.