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Town to install upgraded speed signs and pursue traffic-calming measures after pedestrian injury
Summary
Council discussed new electronic speed signs, a possible mobile unit for side streets, and property-maintenance enforcement after a child was struck while crossing downtown; town and residents are coordinating a GoFundMe to assist the injured child.
Council members and the public discussed traffic-calming and public-safety measures after the meeting report that a young person was struck crossing the street. The mayor said a GoFundMe page was created and that $3,700 had been raised; members urged caution in crosswalks and discussed expanded signage and speed-calming options.
"So far, we've raised $3,700 on the GoFundMe page for the list..." the clerk reported while council discussed options to reduce future incidents through improved signage and speed-calming devices. The public-safety chief said the department is making progress on equipment upgrades, including more-visible electronic speed signs and a planned mobile unit for side streets, and that enforcement of property-maintenance orders was advancing.
