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2026 Road Program Funding

The Manager proposes $2.5 million for roads, but Councilor Stramaglia pushed for $3 million, warning the town has a history of deferring maintenance until things fail. A new pavement-condition report is due within weeks.

7 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

MediumRoads

Pelham Road/Keewaydin Drive Traffic Signal Repair

The signal's vehicle detection cameras failed, so the light runs on a fixed timer — causing unnecessary delays and unsafe peak-hour conflicts. Impact fees, not general taxes, will cover the $28,432 fix.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

HighRoads

M&E; Bus Route Ridership

The new M&E; bus line logged 3,200 riders in its first month — the top complaint is that it doesn't run often enough.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026