Residents press trustees for signs and safety on Mill Street; village eyes cameras for park enforcement

Resident Maria De Sante asked the Village Board to consider installing 'children at play' and 'no parking' signs on Mill Street and to explore year-round parking restrictions because narrow winter access makes the street difficult for village vehicles. She said three small children use the area and described drivers passing quickly on the short street. "It's actually terrifying," Maria said.

Trustees and staff said the street department can install children-at-play signs where appropriate but that lowering the speed limit would require a formal process and likely a public hearing. The board asked the village street department (Juan and Mike were identified as street staff) to review the street and recommend signage or other traffic-calming measures; trustees also suggested a site walk to evaluate options.

Separately, trustees and the chief discussed a state technology grant the village plans to pursue to pay for park cameras. The chief said the grant would support cameras in targeted park areas to help with limited staffing and would not require a municipal match if awarded; staff said they would return with details and implementation plans if the grant is received.

The board agreed to follow up with the street department and police on signage, speed-limit options and grant application results.