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Homeowner urges township help after safety mirror damaged at Naamans Creek Road
Summary
Homeowner Christie Mantegna told the board the traffic mirror near 1703 Naamans Creek Road is missing or broken and said five households rely on it to navigate a dangerous bend; commissioners agreed to coordinate with Lower Chichester and state authorities to determine responsibility and options.
At the June 24 Upper Chichester meeting resident Christie Mantegna described a hazardous bend near 1703 Naamans Creek Road where a traffic mirror that once aided sight-lines is broken or gone. Mantegna, who said five homes use the mirror when entering and exiting Orchard Lane, said she had priced a replacement at about $100 and asked the township for help with installation because she lives alone and cannot install it herself.
Mantegna said she had contacted Lower Chichester Township and spoken with a township employee but had not received a conclusive response on ownership. She told the board the mirror appears professionally installed and that motorists use it to judge whether it is safe to turn onto Naamans Creek Road.
Commissioners said they would reach out to Lower Chichester and to the state to clarify whether the mirror was installed by the township or the state and whether the township could replace or repair it. Commissioner Krasty told Mantegna, "We'll look into it," and members asked staff and the police chief to assist in identifying jurisdiction and possible installation or signage options.
No formal action or funding commitment was taken at the meeting; commissioners said they would follow up and coordinate with Lower Chichester to identify the owner and feasible next steps, including the possibility of a small township-funded install or direction to the state if the right-of-way is under state control.
