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Somerville council tables speed‑limit ordinance for Somerset Station development
Summary
The borough opened a public hearing on Ordinance 28‑06 to set speed limits on new roadways in the Somerset Station development but tabled final adoption for lack of a full council, moving the item to the next meeting.
Mayor Brian Gallagher opened a public hearing July 20 on Ordinance 28 0 6, which would amend Schedule 17 to set speed limits for new public roadways in the Somerset Station development and adjust several borough speed limits. The hearing drew no public comment.
Councilors made and seconded motions to adopt the ordinance, but the mayor stated the body did not have enough votes present to pass the measure. The council voted to table the ordinance until the next meeting when a fuller governing body is expected; the mayor said the public hearing will also be included on that future agenda.
The ordinance was described by the council as a housekeeping and safety measure to add speed‑limit listings for new roadways that will be created by the Somerset Station project and to update limits elsewhere in the borough. No technical speed values or map details were provided during the hearing. The council did not take a final vote on the substantive speed changes at this session.
Next steps: the ordinance will remain on the council agenda for the next meeting for further consideration and a new adoption vote when a full complement of council members is present.
