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Residents press Select Board for stop signs at two town intersections; field walk proposed
Summary
Residents urged placement of stop signs at Birch Hill/Ham Road and a North Shore corner near Devil's Den after repeat near‑misses; public works staff recommended a field walk and said signage, white lines, and caution signs would be needed for effectiveness.
Multiple residents raised safety concerns about vehicle speeds and sightline problems at two locations in New Durham: the Birch Hill/Ham Road area approaching Miller Road and a sharp bank on North Shore near Devil's Den. Residents (S7 and S9) described drivers "blowing straight across" and said people can't see around the bend. Public works staff (S6) agreed a field walk would be useful and noted that installing stop signs would likely require advance warning signage, a white stop line, and painted markings so drivers know where to stop.
Board members suggested scheduling a walk‑through so staff and members could assess sightlines before deciding on signage. "We're potentially looking to get a walk through, sometime in the future here so everybody can see exactly what we're talking about," S6 said. Staff will coordinate a site visit and report back with recommendations, including any necessary signage or road markings.
