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Newport opens city roads to ATVs, marking a milestone in regional debate
Newport opens city roads to ATVs, marking a milestone in regional debate
By Justin Trombly
Oct 22 2019, 7:07 PM
Newport resident Colleen Moore de Ortiz and Police Chief Seth DiSanto get into a confrontation at the City Council meeting Monday, after Mayor Paul Monette asked de Ortiz to leave. Photo by Justin Trombley/VTDigger
NEWPORT — Councillors voted Monday to let all-terrain vehicles travel on select city roads, capping a meeting that drew dozens and saw one citizen escorted away by police.
The 3–1 decision came after a month of deliberations in Newport, where the City Council held three meetings on the proposed ATV ordinance. The law will go into effect after 60 days.
Like in other Northeast Kingdom communities, debate in Newport has centered on whether potential business boosts from ATVers would offset concerns from residents about noise, traffic and safe
More than 20 citizens spoke about the idea Monday, most in support.
By Justin Trombly
Oct 22 2019, 7:07 PM
Newport resident Colleen Moore de Ortiz and Police Chief Seth DiSanto get into a confrontation at the City Council meeting Monday, after Mayor Paul Monette asked de Ortiz to leave. Photo by Justin Trombley/VTDigger
NEWPORT — Councillors voted Monday to let all-terrain vehicles travel on select city roads, capping a meeting that drew dozens and saw one citizen escorted away by police.
The 3–1 decision came after a month of deliberations in Newport, where the City Council held three meetings on the proposed ATV ordinance. The law will go into effect after 60 days.
Like in other Northeast Kingdom communities, debate in Newport has centered on whether potential business boosts from ATVers would offset concerns from residents about noise, traffic and safe
More than 20 citizens spoke about the idea Monday, most in support.
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