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Town to convert Greeley/Main intersection to four-way stop; residents ask about roundabout costs
Summary
Town staff said the Greeley Road/Main Street intersection will become a four-way stop as part of an MDOT permit; a resident asked about roundabout cost differences and staff said stop signage would cost roughly $12,000–$15,000 while a roundabout would be in the millions.
Town staff announced that the intersection of Greeley Road and Main Street will be converted to a four-way stop on Thursday the 13th as part of a multi‑agency permit that also includes crosswalk lighting and sidewalk work near the Wilson School. Staff said the town successfully negotiated to avoid widening Main Street and removing trees as part of the design.
At public comment, resident Bruce Sherwin asked for a ballpark cost comparison between installing four stop signs and building a roundabout. Staff replied that installing stop signs (including painting and signs) would be in the $12,000–$15,000 range, and that a roundabout would cost "in the millions." The assistant town manager emphasized platform and technology choices for remote public meetings when discussing safety at other intersections and how the town can limit disruptive remote commenters.
Why it matters: the change is intended to improve safety at a well‑used intersection, and residents asked about long‑term design tradeoffs and cost differences between alternatives. Staff said they will post relevant project notices and follow up on crosswalk and lighting improvements elsewhere in town.
