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,

First and foremost, thank you for your years of public service.

A couple of questions.
While I know this is a state project I was wondering if you had some insight, recently the state related and restricted rt 70 between Vermont Ave and whitesville, what is baffling to me, ever since they restricted it they have been grinding up the road removing the old paint. Not just is it unsightly, it’s caused unnecessary traffic. I was wondering what’s happening there and when it may be completed?

Additionally, and this really baffles me, I commute daily using new Hampshire Ave as my main thoroughfare, I noticed some days that there appear to be baseball games at the stadium the lefy lane gets closed off and the traffic backs up past cedarbridge, while I do understand the high volume. There is a higher volume of traffic on a daily basis to people commuting to work. This lane closure only disrupts the flow of traffic, not providing much benefit. Is there a reason the individuals traveling to the game can’t use pine and cedarbridge, or even use the left by Ave of the states, but wait till it’s safe to turn, instead of closing off the lane?

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning & thank you

I truly enjoy the privilege of serving the residents of town.

I believe the first project is part of the state’s regular program of milling and paving portions of the road. It helps ensure that the rpoadway remaions stable and safe.

Regarding the stadium, attendees already have the option to use Cedarbriodge to enter. That is how I normally travel when going into Cedarbridge Park or attending games.

I’m also told there is a light coming at the intersection, so that will help move folks safely into and out of both the stadium and Cedar Bridge Corporate Park

Thanks fro writing

Ray

Question:

Dear Mr. Mayor,

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our community.

I am writing to bring attention to an ongoing issue with garbage bin placement (moderated). It appears that many residents may not be aware that garbage bins should not be left at the curb after collection.

Bins are often left out for extended periods, making it difficult for guests and residents to find parking, creating unnecessary traffic congestion, and contributing to an unclean appearance along the streets.

I was wondering if there is a way to better enforce the existing regulations or perhaps launch a public awareness campaign reminding residents that garbage bins should be returned to their homes after pickup.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and for everything you do to improve our community.

Sincerely,

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning David

It’s not just in that areas. It happen all over town. We begin by delivering a letter to folks reminding them about their responsibility to bring the cans in. Hopefully that will give them the nudge they need, so we don’t have to move to enforcement.

Thanks for reaching out

Ray

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