Green Island board adopts local law to add four‑way stops at two George Street intersections

The Village of Green Island Board of Trustees adopted Local Law Number 1 (2025) to add stop signs at the intersections of George Street with Bleecker Street and George Street with Clinton Street following a public hearing on May 8, 2025. The measure passed by voice vote after members heard public comments and a staff presentation supporting the changes.

At the public hearing, the presenter said the village had “met with the county traffic engineers and walked the corridor” and recommended converting the two intersections to four‑way stops to address speeding and safety near the school and park. The presenter added that the Clinton Street intersection’s proximity to police and fire access was “the driving force” for that location. A resident recounted a recent collision at Bleecker during prom‑picture activity, saying “we had an accident at Bleecker” and noting one car appeared totaled, using the incident to underline safety concerns.

Board members discussed implementation details including using highly visible or solar‑powered signs and beginning with warning signage. Trustees also discussed repainting curb corners and enforcement challenges where vehicles park close to intersections. The chair said initial enforcement would rely on warnings. The board voted to pass the local law; the motion was made and seconded and recorded as carried by voice vote.

The village will install the signs and monitor traffic to evaluate whether additional measures are warranted. The law was introduced during the May 8 meeting and adopted that same evening. No implementation timeline or exact installation dates were specified during the meeting.