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Residents press for more enforcement after crowded river and speeding complaints; police say patrols increased
Summary
A resident described dangerous conditions on River Road and at river access points and urged more enforcement; township and police leaders said patrols have been increased but staffing and jurisdictional limits constrain continuous surveillance, and officials indicated they may seek state assistance.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting a resident raised multiple safety concerns about River Road and the riverfront, saying heavy crowds, alcohol, and speeding near stop signs created hazardous conditions and that recent holiday crowds left the area difficult to police.
The resident asked whether additional enforcement, including state police involvement, was needed. Police and township officials responded that they have increased patrols in the area, had made several stops, and had added signage and reflectors at stop signs; they also noted the department is handling a high volume of calls and that continuous surveillance of every intersection is not feasible with current staffing.
Officials said they planned to contact state representatives to explore resources and coordination and described an internal debrief after a recent train incident to identify response improvements. The exchange underscored both residents' concerns about seasonal crowding and limits on local enforcement capacity.
The comments did not result in a formal directive or new program at the meeting; commissioners and police said they would continue evaluating staffing and outreach options and follow up as appropriate.
