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Resident raises safety concerns about horse manure and poorly lit buggies
Summary
During public comment, resident Gerald Spooner urged the board to address horse manure left on town roads and limited nighttime visibility of Amish buggies; Supervisor James Monty and Counselor Lanita Canavan said the State may need to be involved.
Gerald Spooner, a resident in attendance, told the Town of Lewis board he was concerned about horse feces being left on town roads and wondered whether that could be treated as a form of littering enforceable by the town or county.
Spooner also said he could not see Amish buggies at night and worried about the safety risk. Supervisor James Monty responded that "maybe a complaint could be filed through the State as the State governs all highways," and Counselor Lanita Canavan said she shared the concern and asked whether State-level remedies exist. The board did not adopt an immediate enforcement action during the meeting.
The exchange occurred during the public-comment portion of the Dec. 10 meeting; no follow-up motion or referral was recorded. The board may need to consult State highway authorities or local police to determine enforcement options and signage or lighting guidance for horse-drawn vehicles.
