NEWTON FALLS — Village council on Wednesday decided to remove from the agenda a motion to approve a contract with Blue Lines Solutions for speed cameras in the community.

The decision comes a few days after the Trumbull County Board of Elections approved placing a referendum on the ballot in 2026 that would allow Newton Falls residents to decide whether they want to have speed cameras used in the community.

Residents submitted a petition with more than 160 signatures seeking a referendum on council’s previous decision to use speed cameras in school zones.

Council President Julie Stimpert made the motion to remove the speed camera item from the agenda, noting there needs to be more review and discussion on the topic.

“I don’t feel it is appropriate to move forward with this at this time

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