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Sidewalks in Symmes Township – Recent News

After attending the Symmes Township Board meeting last night, it looks as though Humphrey Road is one step closer to having sidewalks connecting Hopewell Park to Misty Morn Lane and possibly all the way south to Pinto, all being funded by the 7 year tax levy that passed last year. Several neighbors from the Misty Morn neighborhood expressed their concerns about safety and the fact that their tax dollars went to build a park within walking distance of their neighborhood, yet they still have to drive their children there because the road is too dangerous to walk on. One neighbor told the story of her husband who jogs regularly who was nearly run over by a car two days ago. Another woman’s daughter, who is of college age, was tapped on the shoulder by a man driving by her as she ran on the shoulder of the road. A resident who lives further south of the Misty Morn neighborhood requested that the engineering study include extending the sidewalk down to Pinto Rd. As homeowners in the area we expressed our support for the project.

The most interesting part of attending this meeting that even non-Symmes residents should take away from this is that it is vital to stay involved in your local government and to attend board meetings about community issues. The passion of the residents who voiced concerns about this raised its priority on the board’s agenda. I am one resident out of the hundreds whose land will be affected by this sidewalk, but it was support of those who attended the meeting that pushed this effort forward.

We will write updates about the progress and point to meeting minutes, always staying involved in the efforts to improve our community.