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Council raises concern over CSX blocking crossings; staff has contacted railroad

Village of Ansonia Council · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Councilman Hackler reported CSX has been blocking railroad crossings in town for prolonged periods; the minutes state 'Tom has spoken to them about it.' Council asked staff to continue outreach to the railroad.

Councilman Hackler told the meeting that CSX has been blocking all crossings in town for too long, a condition council members said disrupts traffic and access. The minutes record that staff (identified in the minutes by the name Tom) has spoken to CSX about the issue, though the minutes do not record a timeline for remediation or a commitment from the railroad.

Council did not take formal action at this meeting; the entry is recorded as a concern and a staff outreach note. Residents experiencing blocked crossings should report incidents to village administration and may contact ODOT for state road impacts; the minutes do not record any enforcement or follow‑up deadline.