Trustees delay final decision on Prospect Street/Dug Road closure after safety and bus‑speed concerns

The Village of Ludlow Board of Trustees discussed whether to make permanent a winter one‑way closure at the Prospect Street intersection with Dug Road but did not take a final vote, instead asking staff to gather more input and keeping the barrier in place until the next meeting.

Terry Carter presented proposed changes and said the modifications had been vetted by attorney Chris Callahan. Penny Wu described the intersection as dangerous and said the Highway Department proposed keeping it closed: "It is a dangerous intersection and there have been issues at the turn from Dug Road," the minutes state. Julie Nicoll reported she had spoken with a resident who supported the closure initially but was concerned about buses speeding. Justin Hyjek asked for letters from Chief Whalen and Chief Warfle; the board elected to table a decision and leave the barrier in place for now.

The board indicated it will pursue additional data and community input — including police feedback and direct outreach to a concerned resident — before deciding whether to make the seasonal closure permanent.