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Highway, public safety departments kept busy in wake of relentless rainfall >Turners Falls Fire Chief John Zellmann Jr. talks with Allen Phillips of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in black, and members of the Montague Department of Public Works in front of 38 and 34 East Main St. in Millers Falls, which were both flooded by heavy rains overnight. Staff Photo/Paul Franz >Bob Obear, owner of the buildings in the background flooded by high water in Miller Falls, points to the washout that happened when water flowed over the railroad tracks and through his property. Staff Photo/Paul Franz >East Main Street in Millers Falls was being cleaned up Monday morning for the second time in 24 hours due to heavy rains. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
In response to letter from residents, Montague raising awareness of Country Club Lane speed limit >Published: 7/13/2021 5:58:21 PM
MONTAGUE Responding to a proposal from residents of Country Club Lane, Police Chief Christopher Williams and the Selectboard agreed not to reduce the speed limit on the street from 25 mph to 15 mph during Monday’s Selectboard meeting.
Selectboard Chair Richard Kuklewicz explained the town had “received a letter that was signed by many of the residents” expressing a desire for the speed limit on Country Club Lane to be reduced. While board members agreed that efforts to further regulate traffic speed are worth considering, they also voiced concerns over financial and enforcement-related rationale. After brief deliberation and input from Williams, the Selectboard opted to raise awareness and gather data before going forward with any permanent alterations.
Public invited to ask questions on Montague police review next week
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MONTAGUE After beginning to discuss a recent review of the Montague Police Department this week and last week, the Selectboard is incorporating a public forum on the results as the main agenda item for its May 17 meeting.
The review of the Police Department began late last summer, prompted by national discussion and concern following the highly publicized murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. The review was conducted by two committees one on the department’s relationships and reputation within the community, and the other on policies and practices regarding use of force.
Montague police review to be discussed Monday
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MONTAGUE A review of the Montague Police Department’s policies and practices that started last year in the wake of a national movement to reconsider the role of police departments has finished, and is set to be publicly discussed starting next week.
The review, which was conducted by two separate committees investigating different aspects of the Police Department, did not find any significant points of concern, according to the facilitators of each of the two groups.
“Overall I thought the reports were very positive,” said Selectboard Chair Rich Kuklewicz. “But there are things we need to discuss, and there are questions people will ask.”