Waterford Board of Selectmen
Aug. 14, 2017
Town Office
Traffic speed
What happened: Al Struck said the extra police patrol this summer has done little to slow traffic in Waterford Flat.
What it means: In March voters approved $3,672 to have an Oxford County patrol deputy enforce speed laws two hours a week in high-traffic areas such as Waterford Flat and the intersection of Routes 118 and 35 in North Waterford this summer. On Monday, Struck asked Selectman John Bell to investigate buying an electronic sign that displays vehicle speeds. Struck also suggested painting a crosswalk near the Knight Library on Routes 35/37 in Waterford Flat or the nearby Keoka Lake boat launch to force drivers to slow down for pedestrians.
What’s next: Bell said state law prohibits parking within 20 feet either side of a crosswalk and that would limit their placement. The cost of the electronic sign would be too high for this year’s budget. A committee is being formed to further investigate the crosswalk option.
New truck
What happened: A 2003 Sterling dump/plow truck will need to be replaced. Road Commissioner Brad Grover recommended a 475-horsepower International with an Allison six-speed automatic transmission, stainless steel side and rear dump body, and a plow with a wing. It is at Portland North Truck Center in Falmouth.
What’s next: The board voted 3-0 to spend for $192,485 for the equipment.
Road discontinuance
What happened: Chris and Sarah Haywood asked about the town maintaining Apple Blossom Lane, which is off Passaconaway Road.
What it means: Selectman Randy Lessard asked if they were agreeable to the town turning over the short dirt road to them and making it private.
What’s next: The Haywoods will contact two other abutters on the road to figure out a solution.
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