Select board votes to research town informational sign, including fixed and electronic options

The select board voted to move forward with researching an informational sign to post town headlines and direct residents to the official website. The board discussion covered placement on town property, safety concerns for high-speed roads, whether the sign should be fixed, portable, or electronic, and the need to keep messages short and link to shapleigh.net for details. "I will make a motion to look into the sign," said one board member during the meeting; the motion was seconded and passed 3-0.

Members emphasized that the sign should not attempt to carry full notices but should provide headlines and a pointer to the town website for details. Staff noted the town ordinance currently prohibits animated or moving-letter signs, so some options (fully electronic animated boards) might require an ordinance update. The board directed staff to prepare updated cost estimates and identify viable town-property locations for further consideration and to include a community committee for input.