Residents press Selectboard on speeding and missing stop sign; state coordination urged for Route 14 safety
Summary
Residents raised speeding and visibility concerns at narrow points on Broad Brook Road and Route 14; the Selectboard agreed to contact the Sheriff’s Department about enforcement and noted state involvement is required for changes on Route 14.
Resident Debbie St. Peter told the board that the corner of Broad Brook Road near her home measures about "18ft wide at that spot," with limited visibility for drivers and for people entering from driveways; she also reported a missing stop sign at Broad Brook and Back River Road. Debbie urged increased enforcement and safer design considerations for the scenic cyclist route that lacks a shoulder.
Margaret Gilmore said traffic on Route 14 near her home feels unsafe and asked whether a Rapid Flashing Beacon (RFB) could be installed; she said she has information on state grant funding. Town Administrator Nicola Shipman noted Route 14 is a state highway and the Town would need to coordinate with the State for any speed-control measures; board members said they would contact the Sheriff's Department to discuss coverage on dirt roads and enforcement priorities.
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