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Resident urges speed cushions after fence struck; supervisors to review traffic‑calming options and signal repairs
Summary
A resident said a vehicle destroyed his fence and urged speed bumps or a cul‑de‑sac; the board discussed traffic‑calming options, authorized mast‑arm repairs at the 119/22 intersection and asked the solicitor to confirm legality of speed bumps on municipal roads.
A Salem Township resident asked supervisors on Feb. 18 to install traffic‑calming measures after a vehicle struck and damaged his roadside fence, and officials agreed to explore options while authorizing repairs to a nearby damaged traffic signal.
Resident Don Bosley, who said he has lived at 516 Sears Drive for 48 years, described fence debris scattered 70 feet from the road and told the board that motorists are not slowing down despite a stop sign. He called for speed bumps or a cul‑de‑sac to reduce traffic and protect residents.
Solicitor Muscante told the board he would confirm whether speed bumps are permitted on municipal roads; he noted other communities have installed devices but said he would verify legal and procedural requirements. The board discussed using a portable "your speed is" radar sign that is already in the township garage as an immediate mitigation.
Separately, supervisors authorized engineering and bidding work to repair a mast arm assembly damaged in recent vehicular accidents at the 119/22 intersection. Kerry Jobe and Todd Paulich said immediate stabilization and permanent repair bids are planned to reduce future risk.
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Cecchini said four properties have reached the maximum enforcement possible under the township's current nuisance and junk ordinance, and he and the solicitor discussed whether ordinance language should be revised to allow legal abatement and cleanup in cases where properties are vacant after a resident's death.
No final decisions were made on speed bumps or ordinance amendments; Solicitor Muscante will report back on legality and options, and the township will pursue immediate signal stabilization and bidding for permanent repairs.
Why it matters
Resident safety and roadway conditions were raised directly by neighbors and staff; the board's engineering authorization addresses an immediate traffic‑safety hazard while the legal review will determine possible local traffic‑calming measures.
What’s next
Solicitor Muscante will research municipal authority to install speed bumps; the board will review his advice at a future meeting. The traffic signal repairs will proceed to bid preparations.
