Traffic Safety

Expressed strong opposition to the 90-unit project, pointing out that Rockefeller Road is narrow, dead-ended, and already burdened by heavy traffic, speeding, and emergency vehicles.

Discussed historical elevation changes along Route 9W and Elm Avenue resulting from repeated paving and development, leading to severe local drainage and garage flooding issues.

Expressed opposition to the height, scale, light pollution, and visibility of a proposed 55-plus housing development on Rockefeller Road, and requested enforcement against loud motorcycle mufflers.

Warned the board against '20-20 hindsight' regarding overdevelopment, detailing traffic, safety, and emergency response concerns related to the Rockefeller Road zoning proposal.

Read a previous email detailing neighborhood concerns about the destruction of green space, traffic spillover, and school impacts from development behind Reed Place and Rockefeller Road.

Highlighted severe pedestrian and cyclist safety hazards on Rockefeller Road and opposed proposed zoning density increases and senior housing variances.

Supported trail and park expansions, inquired about sidewalk connectivity to the YMCA, and noted that speed humps on Murray Avenue have not effectively slowed traffic.

Requested traffic calming, speed limit reductions, and signage near Beaver Dam and Maple Avenue due to dangerous speeding by tractor trailers.

Complained about severe road noise, speeding, and house shaking from truck traffic along the Route 32 bypass, asking for town help with DOT.