The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected].

Question:

Dear Mayor,

I am writing to inquire about the sidewalk installation currently taking place on Woodland Drive.

I noticed that sidewalks are being installed on the side of the street with odd numbers, but have not yet been placed on the side with even numbers. My property currently has a sidewalk, but the houses to my right do not. This lack of continuous pavement makes it unsafe for children and residents to walk in the area.

Could you please clarify if the township plans to install sidewalks on the even-numbered side of the street as well? I strongly request that sidewalks be completed on our side to ensure the safety of all residents.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning,

The main reason we install sidewalks is to provide safe passage for all our residents. Right now we make sure there is a sidewalk on at least one side of the street. We still have many areas we are working on to complete this task.

I spoke with our engineers about your letter. Your side of the street has many obstacles, such as trees, slopes, and possibly easements that would have significantly increased the complexity and cost of this project. That is why they selected the other side.

That does not mean we will not revisit this down the road. Also, if any of the houses without sidewalks are redeveloped, they will need to install the sidewalks as a condition of building.

Hope you are enjoying this wonderful weather

Stay safe

Ray

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