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School Safety – Be Alert!
Sussex and area schools began classes on Tuesday September 3rd. Expect the unexpected! The excitement of the first day of school can add to the unpredictably, and kids can dart into traffic at any time. After their summer break, students will be excited to get back to school and may not be attentive when crossing streets. Please have a heightened alerts for the students and be extra cautious when driving in school zones.
Here are some suggested tips for school zone safety for drivers:- Expect the unexpected.
- Respect the posted speed limits on Town streets.
- Obey the school crossing guard at all times.
- Do not pass other vehicles in a school zone.
- Do not pull over blocking the visibility at a crosswalk.
- Always stop for a school bus when its lights are flashing.
- Learn and follow your school’s rules.
Here are some suggested tips to teach children the rules of the road. Students of all ages can benefit from a refresher on pedestrian safety and school bus rules. Remind them regularly:
a) Follow the rules of the road, and obey signs and signals.b) Walk on sidewalks whenever available.
c) If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
d) Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Look for cars in all directions before starting to cross. Continue watching for traffic as you cross.
e) Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up in parking lots.
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2024 Waterline Flushing Schedule
The Sussex Water and Wastewater Department will be initiating its annual unidirectional waterline flushing starting on September 15. To reduce any inconvenience, the Department will carry out the Hydrant Flushing during the overnight hours, approximately from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM each night.
The Flushing Program is designed to maintain water quality in the distribution system and to ensure that isolation valves and fire hydrants are operating effectively.
You may experience reduced water pressure or temporary discoloration of the water while the work is being conducted in your area. If the discoloration continues after the flushing has been completed, please contact the Town Office at (506) 432-4540.
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Community Survey: Sussex Fire Service Review
Your voice matters! Sussex invites you to participate in a Fire Service Review Survey linked below to help enhance the Fire Department services in the community. By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you can play a vital role in ensuring that our Fire Department continues to meet the needs of the community.
Who conducts a fire service review?
Sussex has contracted The Loomex Group to review its emergency services and develop a comprehensive fire master plan for the Sussex Fire Department.
What is a fire master plan?
A fire master plan recommends strategies and actions that a fire department can use to ensure that its community’s needs are met today and in the future.
How to participate:
As part of this project, The Loomex Group has created this survey to provide members of the Sussex community with an opportunity to comment on the emergency services that Sussex currently receives. The survey will take approximately seven minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will have an opportunity to provide any additional comments you may have. All answers will remain anonymous.
