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Residents urge lower speeds; council to convene traffic advisory meeting
Summary
Councilors and public commenters raised proposals for a 15-mph speed limit around child care centers and a townwide 15-mph petition. Mayor Maxson said he will arrange a traffic advisory meeting to consider the concerns.
Councilor Karen Phillips noted pending legislation that would set a 15-mph speed limit around child care centers and opened discussion during public comment about local traffic safety measures.
Resident Jameson Holt said he plans to circulate a petition to reduce the town speed limit to 15 mph in response to recent incidents involving children. Jennifer Robinson suggested taking the proposal to the town’s traffic advisory board; Mayor Sam Maxson said he would check the advisory board’s availability and have a meeting scheduled by the end of the week. Councilor Rick Lafferty also described a recurring problem of drivers bypassing a speed bump near the Baptist Church and said Public Works is working toward a solution.
The minutes record discussion and a commitment from the mayor to convene the traffic advisory board; no formal motion or ordinance was introduced at the Feb. 25 meeting.
