Hobbs Brook Plaza stop signs and speed bumps
At a glance
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- What: the owners of Hobbs Brook Plaza installed stop signs at most corners and speed bumps close to them, without approval under the plaza's site plan.
- Why it matters: traffic backs up onto Route 20 near the top of the plaza, worse than before. The police chief reviewed it and has concerns.
- Where it stands: the town sent a letter requiring the owners to comply with the site plan or return for review. The owners said they acted for safety, so the town cannot simply order removal. A site visit with the owners was set for Thursday, October 22; no compliance date yet.
- Related: trees were removed at the Shaw's Plaza without approval; replanting will be required, in spring.
- Next: board members suggested introductory letters from town staff to larger property holders about their site plan obligations.
Sources
- https://www.sturbridge.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10192026-450
- Meeting video: 2026-10-19 - Select Board
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - Select Board | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-19 - Select Board - Town administrator's update on the stop signs and speed bumps, the town's letter, and the planned site visit; replanting required for the Shaw's Plaza trees.
- 2026-09-28 - Planning Board - Town planner update; members urged quick removal of the stop sign nearest Route 20 and better owner contact records.