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Selectman urges action after residents complain of early-morning heavy-truck noise on H Road
Summary
Selectman David Winchell Jr. told the Board of Selectmen that residents have reported large trucks using engine brakes and starting routes as early as 5:30 a.m.; he asked the board to rotate the speed trailer, increase deputy presence and direct Code Enforcement to investigate.
Selectman David Winchell Jr. told the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 3 that multiple residents have complained about large trucks on H Road causing noise and safety issues early in the morning. "The speed needs to be slowed down; three ways to do that is to place the speed trailer sign around; have Deputy presence and have the Code officer enforce," Winchell said, citing instances in which drivers used engine brakes and some companies begin operations well before their stated 7:00 a.m. start times.
The board discussed enforcement options and zoning limitations. Town staff noted that some gravel- and trucking-related operations have conditional-use restrictions that were set at different times and therefore are grandfathered, which creates inconsistent hours-of-operation across properties. Selectmen Kimberly Stacey-Horn asked whether the sheriff's department could be asked to move the speed-trailer sign to the road with the most complaints; the Town Administrator confirmed the trailer can be redeployed and that complainants should also contact the deputy sheriff when incidents occur. The board directed Code Enforcement to investigate reported violations and to coordinate with the Road Commissioner and sheriff as needed.
