Residents press council over truck parking near old mill; signs ordered and speed-hump standards confirmed

Several residents told the council that tractor-trailers are parking and idling overnight near a former mill property, creating noise and safety concerns and reducing neighborhood livability. One resident named the property owner and said the truck activity has persisted for about a year; another resident described repeated early-morning noise events and truck lights disturbing sleep.

Staff said code enforcement has met with the owner multiple times and that the town ordered custom 30-by-30-inch signs specifying "No tractor trailers prohibited beyond this point." Staff told the board the signs are custom-ordered to match the local situation and should be installed within a week. The board agreed staff will continue outreach to the owner and apply code enforcement remedies as allowed.

Separately, commissioners discussed resident complaints that newly installed speed humps in Spencer Heights and Wicklow appear high. Public works staff explained the installed humps comply with design standards and are below the 4-inch maximum; the objective is to reduce vehicle speeds, and staff said temporary bumps used previously were less aggressive. Staff acknowledged some residents will need adjustment time and said paint and small height tweaks may be used for mitigation if standards dictate.

Staff said residents may petition or raise concerns with code enforcement for any ongoing nuisance, and the board encouraged those affected to report incidents so staff can follow up.