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Resident raises concern about increased Norfolk Southern tanker traffic; council to seek information
Summary
A resident said tanker cars appear to be passing through Clifton more frequently and asked the town to find out what is being transported; the Town Administrator will reach out to Rep. Dan Helmer’s office for information and noted the issue is part of the Town Plan environmental review.
Citizen Kathy Baber told the council Aug. 6 that Norfolk Southern tanker cars appear to be coming through town more often and asked the town to determine what the tankers are carrying.
Town Administrator Laura Jane Cohen said staff would reach out to Rep. Dan Helmer’s office to obtain more information. Council members noted tanker traffic and hazardous materials routing are topics covered in the Town Plan environmental section and should be considered in that review.
Next steps: Administrator to contact Rep. Dan Helmer’s office and report any information back to the council; no formal action or regulatory remedy was recorded at the meeting.
