Politics & Government

Borough Traffic Consultant 'Less Concerned' with Increased Traffic Endangering HS Students

Do you think increased traffic would put New Milford High School students at an increased risk while walking or driving in or out of school? Traffic consultant would be more concerned if it were an elementary school.

The Borough's Traffic Consultant, Berge Tombalakian, finds United Water property development proposal 'acceptable.'

A number of concerned residents raised questions related to increased traffic near New Milford High School.

The video attached shows Tombalakian's interaction with a resident expressing concerns for the safety of high school students as a result of increased traffic.

Tombalakian stated that he would have greater concerns if it was an elementary school next door to the United Water property.

What are your thoughts on the traffic situation around the United Water property? Do you think high school students would be at a higher risk of incident? Let us know in the comments section below. 


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