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Groveland police chief outlines traffic hotspots and education-first enforcement to Select Board
Summary
Police Chief Jeffrey Gillan told the Select Board on May 11 that traffic volume and violations have risen, with targeted patrols and digital signage focused on Maine School, Salem, Washington and Center Streets; he said the department favors education stops over fines and will continue to monitor patterns.
Police Chief Jeffrey Gillan told the Select Board on May 11 that Groveland has seen an uptick in traffic volume and violations, and that the department is concentrating resources where complaints and data indicate the greatest problems.
Gillian identified speeding, failure to obey traffic-control devices and distracted driving as the primary issues. He said patrols and temporary digital warning signs have been deployed on Maine School, Salem, Washington and Center Streets, and that the department is supplementing local efforts with grant-supported enforcement.
"We do not give out a lot of fines," Chief Jeffrey Gillan said, "because an education stop is as impactful." He added that the department will continue to monitor patterns and encouraged residents with concerns to submit details via the Groveland police website.
The chief described the steps as proactive and targeted rather than broad, emphasizing public education as a tool alongside directed patrols and traffic stops. No ordinance or formal policy change was announced during the presentation.
