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Resident raises concern about NWFD siren as town considers tourism signage allocation
Summary
Tom Coe presented on an NWFD siren installed in 1948 and described it as a backup signal for volunteers; resident Steve Robock later voiced concerns about a siren at 211 High Street. Council also discussed a $1,000 Carroll County Tourism allocation for historical signage, walking-tour pamphlets and solar lights.
Tom Coe presented information about the NWFD siren on town hall property during the Oct. 21 New Windsor work session and said the device was installed in 1948 and is triggered when fire trucks leave the fire house. Coe described the siren as a backup signal for volunteers who may not have phones and for times when other technology fails.
Later in the meeting, resident Steve Robock raised concerns about the siren’s presence at 211 High Street. The minutes record Robock’s concern but do not show a council response or follow-up action recorded during the session.
Separately, the council discussed a $1,000 allocation from Carroll County Tourism for historical signage at Fountain Park, a pamphlet to support a local walking tour and solar lights for the New Windsor sign. The minutes record the items discussed but do not show detailed specifications or an implementation timeline.
No formal vote or policy change regarding the siren location or tourism-funded items was recorded during the work session. The council adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
