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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Salem, NY public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Route 22 closure beginning November 9
The state is closing Route 22 for about three months starting November 9, with detours on Bloomer and June Roads, while Route 121 and I-684 also have work — a triple traffic squeeze. The supervisor said the closure came with little notice and may stretch into winter.
Candlewood Lake culvert and road work
Water pouring off the Lewisboro hill has flooded homes around Valeria Circle and Nash Road for decades, and the lake keeps silting in. The board authorized applying for a FEMA grant matched by a county stormwater grant — about $826,000 — which both towns have sought for years.
Peach Lake Road (Route 121) Parking Restrictions
The town extended no-parking rules to the east side of Route 121 near Bloomer Road after discovering the original law only covered the west side. The police chief wanted weekend-only enforcement, but the board went with the full restriction since signs are already ordered and both businesses want cars off the road.
Route 22 / Valeria Circle Road Closure
The state will close Route 22 near Valeria Circle for eight to ten weeks of work, forcing detours via Goldens Bridge. The town plans to block Valeria Circle entirely on police advice, since the local bridge can't handle diverted truck traffic — a major inconvenience for commuters and school runs.
No-parking signage and Route 22 traffic calming
Croton Falls pedestrian safety
Board members called the sidewalks in Croton Falls 'terrifying' during a recent walk-through, and pedestrian safety improvements could be a candidate for the CREST grant — though DOT involvement on Route 22 complicates things.
Highway vehicles discussion
The highway superintendent laid out a plan to save big money by reusing an existing dump body on a new cab, adding an F-600, and converting an old truck into a brining/water truck — plus a plea for a second mechanic, since one man covers 50+ pieces of equipment and vehicles are literally rotting apart.