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Residents tell Harrison Township board of flooding, speeding and truck traffic; commissioners plan police meeting
Summary
Multiple residents reported recent heavy-rain flooding and catch-basin problems on Caroline Street and asked the township for fixes; others urged action on truck traffic and speeding on Rambler Drive. Solicitor Mueller said an engineering or traffic study may be required for some traffic changes; the chairman will meet with the police chief to review enforcement and calming options.
Dozens of residents addressed the Harrison Township Board of Commissioners on July 28 about flooding after a heavy rain and persistent speeding and truck traffic in neighborhood streets.
David Kiesel said he was "not a good talker" and asked a neighbor to read his comments about a recent water issue on Caroline Street. Multiple neighbors — including Steven Cooper, Julie Barney and Jerry Pitkavish — described stormwater and catch-basin problems after recent heavy rains and urged township attention.
Several residents raised traffic and safety concerns on Rambler Drive and other neighborhood streets. Jason Knapek and Christina Knapek described frequent truck traffic and speeding on Rambler Drive and asked whether weight-limit signs or additional speed signage could be added. Other residents — including Tom Leyland, John T. Duffey, John Krofschik, Jack Thompson and Mark Woodward — asked about stop-sign compliance, speed bumps and dumpster access.
Solicitor Mueller told the board that a traffic study might be required to change weight-limit signage or to authorize speed humps. Commissioner Bengel disagreed with requiring a study, saying, "the signs should just be installed, we don't need a study," and noting that speed monitoring devices the township has used do collect data for police review. Chairman Gary Meanor said he would schedule a meeting with the police chief to discuss speeding and enforcement across the township.
No formal action or funding for drainage or traffic-calming measures was approved at the meeting; residents’ concerns were noted and slated for further review by staff and the police department.
