by Joseph Back After many years of effectively unfettered freedom, the Emery Expressway (otherwise known as Emery Street) just shy of a mile long in North Stanley could be getting speed controls. The 10block stretch of road cuts north from the old train depot right to the north edge of town, without any stop signs to stop potential lead feet.

To clamp down on any urge to speed through the mostly residential neighborhood, the Stanley Common Council is considering putting in a new stop sign —or even two—all in the interest of public safety. Second Ward Alderman Kevin Hendrickson took up the matter at the August 17 City council meeting.

“Chief, have you had any issues up by Emery?” Hendrickson asked Stanley Police Chief Lance Weiland. Weiland said that by the library at 4th Avenue the road begins to slope downward as it continues north, potentially leading to a natural acceleration of vehicles in the area. Some Emery residents were also said to have issues with the current free-for-all, though not named. The proposed fix?

Put in a stop sign at 4th Avenue and Emery Streets to slow down those ascending from the rail depot before shifting inclinations —or maybe even more than one sign along the ten-block stretch of local roadway. Two stop signs located at either end of Emery Avenue are currently the only state-imposed controls on potential mayhem. Hendrickson’s council peer and fellow second ward resident Kent Barby later concurred with the stop sign needs assessment.

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