Residents raise drainage and noise concerns tied to Main St/Hamilton Rd water work
Apr 13, 2026
Residents at public comment told the Village Board they are worried about truck noise, weight-limit signage, and unaddressed ditches and standing water from a water project; Mayor Brim said restoration and curbing will follow project completion.
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Multiple residents raised concerns during public comment about the Main St/Hamilton Rd water project and localized flooding. Mike and Marian Thornton of 45 N Main St praised the village’s work but said truck 'jake braking' noise has worsened, the 5-ton weight-limit sign on the county-owned Hamilton Road is positioned too far from the turnoff for trucks to reroute, and ditches left by the project have become deep and hold standing water. The Thorntons asked that corrugated pipe be placed on the Main St side and that Hamilton Road be restored to prevent parking on grass and persistent standing water.
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