I do know that the city of Ansonia is not responsible for this stop sign, but it's good that people are aware of it. Michael, thnaks for that information about where the owner of that property is located. Next time I am in Stop and Shop, maybe I can obtain the name and/or web site of the management company, an inform them.

You're welcome Bob. There is a sign at the entrance with the name of the management company. I tried to find it online to no avail. They also post their name in the empty storefronts near Little Creasers etc. to lease space. That is the company that SHOULD be replacing this sign before someone is hurt.

Sadly, Stop & Shop has gotten much more "corporate" in recent years. Instead of having headquarters in Quincy, MA it's now out in Carlisle, PA and has been merged with a sister chain. They handle hundreds of supermarkets from those offices, many not named Stop & Shop and I'm sure store employees trying to get someone in a massive corporate office who isn't even sure what state Ansonia is in to call and get a sign replaced is so frustrating they don't even try.

Update: I told the manager at Stop and Shop, today about the downed stop sign. I figure a week should be enough time before something is done.

I sent an e mail to Mayor Cassetti last week to see if any city pressure can be put on Stop&Shop property owners but, as of yet, nothing. The stop sign is still lying on the ground.

Wow, I saw that bent over sign last week. Someone is going to run through that intersection and cause a major accident.

I realize it's not the city's sign, but how there is NO maintenance company that inspects that property for the out of state ownership and would report and fix those things routinely escapes me. It's a large commercial property company that owns it... have they no system for monitoring repairs needed?

Ryan, Can anything in ClickFix be used in a courtroom to show negligence?

Bob,

I have no idea. I am sure a lawyer could print out this thread as "evidence' the problem was reported but this site has no official function so the owners of the plaza could say "We have no way of knowing what is posted on some web site" or "We never received noticed from our tenants of a problem".

I was in that plaza last night and witnessed a car fly right through that intersection while the stop sign remained bent over and in the bushes. It's going to take a major accident to wake someone up it seems.

I work for a commercial retail developer and in as much as it is the property owner responsible to replace signs the town can force them to repair it or fine them. The signs are generally put there because the city planning and zoning demand it when building. They can also force you to repair it.

Ryan Healey, you should contact City Hall & inquire who the owner of the property is and what their address is. Send them a certified letter regarding the matter. Then perhaps the problem will be addressed.

I think the plantings that they have in the parking lot are dangerous as well because it obstructs drivers views of approaching traffic.

I am happy to report that the downed stop sign in the Stop and Shop parking lot has been fixed. Maybe Mayor Cassetti finally opened the e mail I sent him, but whatever the case, it is DONE. I want to tank all those in here that were concerned.

Thanks for fixing this issue!

Sometimes it takes a while to get things done, but at least the problems we talk about are here to see for those who care.

While the mayor MAY have opened an e-mail about this, please remember this was private property and the city had no weight to get that sign put back up. However, the company that owns the plaza was in danger of a lawsuit if injury happened.

Danielle you are right to a point, however when a private owner developes a property, they are required by the town and state to install and maintain traffic control signs.

They should be required to maintain plantings at a height that does not block drivers clear view of oncoming traffic in their parking lot. That Pampas Grass that they have in the lot is dangerous.