Summary
Chairman Bryant says the new traffic island and no-U-turn setup near Barnes & Noble made safety worse, with long backups behind the shops — the town is taking a look.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $1,280 traffic impact fee is required before occupancy.
Shoppers and drivers if the configuration is fixed.
Drivers currently stuck in the back-ups behind the plaza businesses.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council - May 4, 2026
Chairman Bryant says the new traffic island and no-U-turn setup near Barnes & Noble made safety worse, with long backups behind the shops — the town is taking a look.
Planning Board (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026
The Wonder restaurant operates mostly on delivery and pickup, so the board let the plaza run with 182 spaces where zoning requires 248. Employees will likely park in back, where Chasers patrons have historically spilled over — an enforcement watch item.
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