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New Kingstown Vision members debate using grant funds for East Main walkability; some urge tackling truck traffic first
Summary
Tyler Fairchild proposed using grant funds to improve walkability on East Main Street, but Kathi Pifer objected, saying the group has prioritized fighting truck traffic since 2008; a show of hands indicated support for addressing trucks first.
At the Sept. 26 meeting of New Kingstown Vision, Tyler Fairchild said the board had reviewed available grant money and "suggested it be used to focus on walkability on East Main Street." He also reported park maintenance items and a recent township road repair.
Kathi Pifer objected to prioritizing sidewalks and walkability over truck problems. She said the group "has been fighting truck traffic in the village since 2008 and feels the truck problem should be addressed before anything else." A show of hands by attendees indicated agreement with her priority.
No formal motion or vote to allocate the grant funds was recorded during the meeting. Members discussed priorities and community needs, leaving next steps for a future meeting or staff follow-up rather than executing an immediate funding decision.
