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FALCONER – Falconer Village Board members are discussing how to update the aging school zone speed limit signs near the Falconer Central School buildings.
"It's on its last leg," said Avery Faulkner, the superintendent of the Falconer Department of Public Works, regarding the flashing school sign. "We need to look at replacing it or switching to a permanent, non-flashing sign."
Faulkner said replacing the sign could cost more than $30,000, and parts for the current sign are becoming increasingly difficult to find because of its age.
"It could cost $30,000 or more to replace the sign with another flashing sign,' he said. "Another option would be to replace it with a regular sign with posted school hours, as other cities and villages do."
However, some board members supported the benefits of a flashing sign versus a static one, regardless of the cost.
"I know for me and for many others – the flashing sign catches my eye," said Trustee Timothy Dunn. "I see people just blow through the other types of signs, and not even slow down."
Trustee Anthony (Skip) Cavallaro echoed Dunn's statement, believing that flashing signs effectively capture a person’s attention, causing people to slow down for them.
Faulkner said the $30,000 figure was only an estimate, but he would look into all options for replacing the sign
"The current sign can only hold nine codes, and the buttons are sticking, especially the enter one," he said. "I'll look into it more and give the board some different options."
In other news:
-The annual Made in Falconer event is scheduled to take place on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Main Street
"This is a great event for our community," said Falconer Village Board of Trustee member Alan Gustafson Jr. "It’s surprising how many things are made in our village, but are used world-wide."
Gustafson explained that the event will include free trolley rides with the CHQ Transit Trolley.
"Some people come just to ride the trolley," said Gustafson.
Program participants can look forward to local tours of manufacturing sites every half hour. They will have the chance to learn about and explore the area’s industrial platforms, discover career and job opportunities within the village, and shop and dine at locally owned businesses. Additionally, the CHQ Transit Trolley will pick up riders at the storefronts of West Main Mercantile and Persinikkity Pie, according to Gustafson.
– During the meeting, Falconer Village Code Enforcement Officer, Paul Capitano, told the board he believed the Dunkin' Donut location in Falconer would open within the year.
"It looks like it will be open in December," he said.