Summary
Residents report cars traveling 50-70 mph over the crest, a serious hit-and-run, and new bus stops with young children near a new development's driveways. Police say enforcement resources are stretched and a dedicated traffic officer is requested in the 2027 budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A dedicated traffic officer would be a new line in the 2027 police budget.
Rundlett Hill residents, schoolchildren at bus stops, and pedestrians would benefit from slower traffic and enforcement.
Residents, walkers, and children at bus stops face injury risk from speeding cut-through traffic.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Highway Safety Committee - Oct 27, 2026
Residents report cars traveling 50-70 mph over the crest, a serious hit-and-run, and new bus stops with young children near a new development's driveways. Police say enforcement resources are stretched and a dedicated traffic officer is requested in the 2027 budget.
Planning Board - Jan 5, 2026
A resident flagged frequent near-misses at the two-way stop at Donald Street and Rundlett Hill Road, saying new development traffic will make it worse. Staff will forward the concern to the town's Highway Safety Committee.
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