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Southampton Town Officials Float Ideas To Help Alleviate Traffic Following Serious Accidents

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A Pierson player heads home.

A Pierson player heads home.

The Southampton Village Master Plan for the Business District, which includes Main Street and Jobs Lane, hopes to promote business and protect the historic integrity of the village. DANA SHAW

The Southampton Village Master Plan for the Business District, which includes Main Street and Jobs Lane, hopes to promote business and protect the historic integrity of the village. DANA SHAW

Murray Home Rear View on Apaucuck Point Lane. HEATHER GIRGENTI

Murray Home Rear View on Apaucuck Point Lane. HEATHER GIRGENTI

author on Aug 7, 2013
Another year, another crash, another traffic jam on County Road 39. And another discussion about what can—and cannot—be done to prevent such long delays the next time a bad accident... more

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