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Residents push for 15-mph speed limit; council to convene traffic advisory board
Summary
Resident Jameson Holt said he will circulate a petition asking the town to reduce the speed limit to 15 mph after several recent incidents involving children; Councilor Karen Phillips also raised a bill under consideration to impose 15-mph zones near child care centers. Mayor Sam Maxson said he will schedule the traffic advisory board to discuss the matter.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Councilor Karen Phillips raised an ongoing legislative proposal that would impose 15-mph speed limits around child care centers. Councilor Phillips said the bill is under consideration at the legislature and introduced it to prompt local attention.
Resident Jameson Holt told the council he intends to circulate a petition asking the town to reduce the overall speed limit to 15 mph in response to recent incidents involving children. Jennifer Robinson suggested referring the request to the town's traffic advisory board. Mayor Sam Maxson said he would check the board's availability and that a meeting would be scheduled by the end of the week. Councilor Rick Lafferty noted drivers bypassing a speed bump near the Baptist Church by cutting onto the grassy area; Public Works said it is working toward a solution.
