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Residents press Trappe council over property activity, blocked driveways and overnight truck noise
Summary
Farms Lane neighbors told the council that tree clearing, blocked road access and nighttime activity on a nearby property raised safety and land-use concerns; separate residents reported a dump truck running at 2 a.m. and potential weight-limit and noise violations. Town staff said it will investigate and follow up.
Several Trappe residents used the Feb. 4 meeting to press the town on local safety and land-use concerns, describing tree removal, blocked access and late-night activity on a property on Lovers Lane and reporting recurring overnight noise and weight-limit violations by a nearby dump truck.
Farms Lane resident Tish Blessing said she and neighbors have observed trees being cut, construction equipment blocking the road during school hours, people on the property after dark, vehicles parking in front of her house and blocking access to a fire hydrant, and ruts created when equipment turns around. Matt Dunn said he had been told that storage units were intended for the property.
Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan said Mr. Morrison, the property owner mentioned by residents, had previously come before the Planning Commission about two years ago to discuss a possible subdivision but that the Town has not received documentation or a formal plan for the property. 1st Sgt. Aita asked Blessing to call police when the road or driveway is being blocked or when residents feel unsafe; the sheriff’s department offered to respond to address issues where possible. President Newnam said the Town would look into the work being done, any possible violations and whether permits are required.
In separate public comments, David Billings and John Evans of Harrison Court/Circle reported that a neighbor starts a dump truck at about 2 a.m., leaves it idling and that the vehicle appears to violate posted weight limits; Billings also said the truck’s exhaust has been modified. Attorney Ryan said the Town will send a letter to the identified violator, will check applicable state decibel limits and will respond to Billings and Evans with its findings.
The meeting record shows the council agreed to investigate and requested residents report incidents to law enforcement when they occur so that officers can respond immediately; the meeting later entered and exited executive session on a personnel matter and adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
