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Residents urge action on Iron Tales noise and ask Select Board to press sheriff for nighttime patrols
Summary
During public comment, a resident described repeated late‑night noise and dangerous driving near Iron Tales and requested renegotiation of the contracted deputy sheriff schedule to add nighttime coverage; the board agreed to convene the deputy for a public meeting.
Multiple residents used the public comment period at the June 25 Select Board meeting to raise concerns about late‑night noise, dangerous driving and limited law enforcement coverage near Iron Tales.
Bill Warzeniak described repeated disturbances, including motorcycles doing donuts and an instance of drag‑racing on Milton Mills Road, and said the noise and dangerous driving had affected his household. "I have been woken at least once a week after 10:00 pm by a loud motorcycle or truck...it affects my health a little bit," Warzeniak said. He asked whether the town could renegotiate its contract for a dedicated Deputy Sheriff to secure more nighttime coverage, particularly on Thursday through Saturday nights when incidents are frequent.
Select Board members said the issue raises jurisdictional and operational questions. Chair Daniel Norwood noted Milton Mills Road is a state road and that the town’s jurisdiction there is limited, while McGurty said the town could follow up with the Sheriff and suggested convening a meeting so residents and the Sheriff’s office could discuss patrol schedules and enforcement priorities. David Winchell Jr. said the response should include targeted patrols: "It does not take a genius to figure out there should be a patrol there," he said.
Board members agreed to invite the contracted Deputy Sheriff to a public meeting so residents can present specific incidents and ask the Sheriff’s Office about staffing and scheduling; the meeting will be advertised to allow broad participation. The board suggested calling 911 when incidents occur and contacting the Deputy by email for non-urgent reports.
