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Board members press for fixes to roads, speed signs and compliance at Walker Road junkyard
Summary
Members reported worsening road conditions and a surge in ATV traffic, asked the DOT to standardize a 30 mph stretch near a cemetery, and discussed a Walker Road junkyard permit conditioned on a fence installation to the satisfaction of the code enforcement officer.
During member reports and other business, several participants pressed for action on road maintenance and traffic signage and raised a compliance concern about a junkyard permit.
Committee member Ronnie said the town’s roads have deteriorated across multiple directions and described numerous complaints; he also said the recent ATV‑trail opening drew significant traffic, noting about 15 trucks and trailers in Market Street parking in the morning. Committee member Chucky echoed concerns and asked about the timing of mill‑and‑fill work. One participant noted the milling and filling is a state project connected to fiber work and not under local control.
On River Road, a member reported inconsistent speed limits near the cemetery (one sign 35 mph, another 30 mph) and asked whether the DOT could make the whole stretch 30 mph to improve enforceability and help when instructing new drivers.
A separate exchange raised concerns about a Walker Road junkyard. The transcript records that DEP had observed oils and an inadequate fence at the neighboring property; the board was told the permit had been granted with a condition requiring a fence "installed to the satisfaction of the code enforcement officer," and that the property owner has been working toward compliance.
No formal motions or enforcement actions were recorded at the meeting; board members asked staff to continue inspections and to follow up with DOT and code enforcement as appropriate.
