Residents report dangerous driving on Sandgate Road and renewed litter concerns

Selectboard member John Phelps reported at the July 6 meeting that "a white Chevy pick-up is driving dangerously on Sandgate Road — they are going too fast and also passing people on the double yellow." Sheila Kearns told the board she had observed the same pickup driving recklessly. John said he may contact the state police to address the problem, noting the state police had responded to a similar complaint in the past.

Participant Julie Robertson told the board that litter in and around town has increased and asked whether the Selectboard had made progress securing road signs. She also recounted a report from a local hunter of litter in the woods around Crown Maple sap lines and said private-property trash is a concern. Selectboard member Joe Nolan said cleaning debris on private property would be difficult for the town to enforce and suggested bringing the matter to Mike Shiverton, who is in charge of Crown Maple operations.

The board discussed community cleanup options; Selectboard member Linda Schmidt said the idea of a second Green-Up Day remains under consideration and Robertson said she is looking forward to it. The board did not take a formal vote at the meeting on enforcement actions or signage but noted the next steps: residents may report dangerous driving to state police and the board will consider outreach and coordination for litter cleanup with Crown Maple and volunteers.

The meeting record does not indicate any immediate enforcement action taken by the Selectboard; staff and volunteers would be the likely parties to organize any Green-Up Day effort if the board proceeds.