5.
Public Comments
Ms. Peg Mayor, 7153 Valley View Rd., spoke in favor of lowering the speed limit on Valley View, noting that it
is difficult to cross the road when cars and busses are already at a high rate of speed when they reach her
driveway around the curve.
Ms. Kathy Battaglia, Groton Dr., said that the Connecticut Colony neighborhood needs attention and
questioned why the sidewalks are being planned for the south side of Middleton Road.
Mr. Tyler Will, 1900 Middleton Rd., requested a formal engineering investigation into the drainage pipe behind
his house and his neighbors due to standing water.
Ms. Amy Ridley and her daughter Bailey, 1772 E. Hines Hill Rd., spoke in favor of the sidewalks, but were
concerned about the placement and pedestrian crosswalks. She stated that the safest side is the north side of
Hines Hill. They are also in favor of the speed reduction on Valley View.
Mr. Tom Corpus, 7310 Valley View Rd., spoke in favor of the speed reduction on Valley View.
Ms. Amy Miklos, Valley View Rd., stated that her sister was killed while jogging by a speeding car so she would
prefer that Council be proactive instead of reactive and lower the speed limit on Valley View.
Ms. Amy Andrews and her daughter Grace, 1682 Hines Hill Rd., spoke in favor of the new sidewalks and
lowering speed limit on Valley View.
Ms. Tracy Corpis, 7310 Valley View Rd., spoke in support of the Connecticut Colony residents being connected
to downtown by sidewalks but agreed with Ms. Ridley about the placement.
6.
Correspondence and Council Comments
Mr. Sutton provided an Economic Development Incentive Committee update, announced that quiet zones were
activated last week, requested more reflective indicators to make the medians more visible at night and
bike/"share the road" signage.
Mrs. Kowalski provided an Environmental Awareness Committee update, noting that the EAC has started
planning for Earth Day and looking for vendors to participate.
Dr. Goetz thanked Mr. Sheridan for setting up a meeting with Police Chief Tabak and Fire Chief Varnes.
Mrs. Heater thanked Ms. Ridley for coming to Council and reading her comments into the record.
Dr. Bird expressed his appreciation for EMS and safety services after a family member required medical
attention over the holidays.
Mr. Banweg encouraged residents to bring issues to the their Councilmembers after he acknowledged all the
work the residents of Valley View did in order to reduce the speed limit.
Mr. Foster noted that Council is does not have authority to lower speed limits in most cases.
Mayor Anzevino thanked sponsors and participants of the Frosty 5 and Mistletoe Mile, announced that the final
in-person open house for the Comprehensive Plan is on January 31st from 6pm-9pm in the Hudson High School
Media Center, and that he will be meeting with the current class of Leadership Hudson on Friday, January 12th .
7.
Report of Manager
Mr. Sheridan stated that holiday lights recycling will run through January 20th and the Merry Mulch program
will run through January 29th. He also requested passage of Resolution No. 23-169 and announced that City