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Resident complaints prompt council to draft resolution lowering speed limit on Lake Street and River Road
Summary
Following resident concern about vehicles reportedly traveling 30–50 mph, the council agreed to draft a resolution to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph and install signage; the resolution will be brought back for a vote on May 26, 2026.
A Cohasset resident told the council on May 11 that motorists on Lake Street and River Road were reportedly traveling between 30 and 50 mph and that the area lacked posted speed limit signs. The resident urged action to improve safety near the ballpark.
Council members discussed options and agreed to reduce the posted speed limit to 25 mph and install new speed‑limit signage. Council directed staff to draft a formal resolution so the council can vote on it at the May 26 meeting to allow enforcement.
The council did not adopt the resolution on May 11; the action on May 11 was to direct staff to prepare the resolution for the next meeting.
