NEWTON FALLS — After a lengthy discussion and hearing from several residents, village council voted 5-0 to begin photo traffic enforcement using speed cameras in school zones in the city to aim to slow down traffic and also generate funds for the newly restarted police department.

While several residents support the use of speed cameras, others spoke against, with some indicating plans to get a petition circulating to referendum the ordinance.

Fourth Ward Councilman Kevin Rufener said this was the first step with council supporting the program, and then the second step to get a contract developed before implementation.

Police Chief John Barco told officials that since the police department restarted July 1, its officers responded to 316 calls, issued 60 citations and made six criminal a

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