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Marshal urges clearer signage, curb repainting on Washington West to keep trucks moving
Summary
The town marshal told council faded and missing no-parking signs on Washington West have hindered enforcement; the marshal asked for a signage and curb-painting effort so ticketing would hold up in court and to keep a truck lane unobstructed.
The town marshal reported to the council that several no-parking signs and curb paint along Washington West are faded, broken or missing, and that the condition complicates enforcement. "If it's not clearly marked or clearly labeled, they're going to beat me in court," the marshal said while urging the council to improve signage before stepping up citations.
Councilors and staff discussed options including renting line-striping equipment, borrowing machines from neighboring municipalities, and installing temporary signs on telephone poles until permanent posts can be replaced. The marshal argued that clarifying signs and painted curbs will reduce disputes and improve public safety by keeping truck lanes free for the industrial plant's growing traffic.
Council members asked staff to prioritize repainting and sign replacement in the near term and to check legal ownership of poles before placing any temporary signs.
