Westborough Police Log 77 Violations Around Downtown Rotary Last Month

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Westborough police issued 77 citations and violations during a focused May enforcement effort around the downtown rotary.

The department recorded 57 enforcement calls tied to the rotary during the month, with officers spending 42.5 hours on directed traffic enforcement, according to figures Sgt. Holt provided to Chief Todd Minardi. Police reported one motor vehicle crash during the enforcement period.

The May enforcement effort was launched in response to growing resident safety concerns around the town center rotary. Police said at the time that officers would focus on morning and evening rush-hour traffic during daylight hours.

The rotary connects East Main Street, West Main Street, South Street and two separate segments of Milk Street, creating a complex traffic pattern.

The largest category of violations in May was failure to yield or stop, with 39 violations. Police also recorded 21 electronic device violations, five crosswalk violations, four seat belt violations, two improper turn violations, two license-not-in-possession violations, one speeding violation, one inspection issue, one junior operator passenger violation and one marked lanes violation.

Police said the initiative was aimed at improving safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists who use the rotary area daily. The department said officers would focus on violations including speeding, failure to yield or stop, crosswalk violations, cell phone use and distracted driving.

The department also placed two speed signs during the month: one on South Street near the South Street Diner, on a limited basis, and another on South Street at Cross Street, from May 22 to May 31.

The enforcement came as town officials have been discussing a possible redesign of the rotary. A proposed peanut-shaped roundabout would replace the existing rotary with a simpler version of the current traffic pattern, according to town officials.

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