Safety Committee weighs speed-limit options, intersection safety upgrades.
The Carlisle Safety Committee reviewed two regulatory pathways for reducing vehicle speeds on town roads. Committee members Laura Harrison, Tal Rotman, and Brian King heard from Nitsch Engineering consultant Jason Sobel about establishing Safety Zones under revised state law, with Route 225 and
Safety Committee · Meeting of February 11, 2026
CARLISLE — The Carlisle Safety Committee reviewed two regulatory pathways for reducing vehicle speeds on town roads. Committee members Laura Harrison, Tal Rotman, and Brian King heard from Nitsch Engineering consultant Jason Sobel about establishing Safety Zones under revised state law, with Route 225 and East Street identified as candidate locations. Chief Bryan Sorrows requested investigation of poor sight-lines at Pope and West Street and South and West Street intersections; the committee discussed installing convex traffic safety mirrors.
Harrison agreed to solicit cost estimates from Department of Public Works Director Jim Hall for mirrors, crosswalk signage, and anticipated Safety Zone signage, and to identify funding needed for a Select Board request.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 381 words
Source: the Safety Committee meeting of February 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Carlisle meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Carlisle who follows town government? Share Townbrief Carlisle: they can sign up free.