The newly formed Sign Bylaw Committee has its final two final members.

During the Select Board meeting Monday night, Patrick Curran and Bill Martin were both appointed to the committee. The move to form a committee came after an original sign bylaw was drafted with the intent of regulating bright, flashy signs in town that contribute to light pollution and could become a possible distraction to drivers at night.

There are no laws regulating light, so the Select Board put forth the sign bylaw in an attempt to create standards for store owners.

When the bylaw came before Town Meeting in June, it was shot down by voters because there were concerns that the language of the law was not fully formed. The new committee would take a closer look at the bylaw and iron out the wrinkles. The Select Board called for members for the new committee about a month ago.

“We have great representation,” said Select Board member Stanley Mickelson, who is also a member of the new nine-person committee.

He said the group includes representation from the business community, the Building Department, the Planning Board as well as two CEOs of sign companies.

Curran, a retired judge, said he understands that businesses have a right to advertise. But he noted that the American Automobile Association has conducted studies on the subject and found flashing signs a distraction for drivers.

Martin, who owns Minuteman Press, said he agreed that flashing signs can pose a threat but understands why they’re put to use.

“I’m a businessman, and I feel there’s certain exposure a business needs,” said Martin. “A sign gets a business out in the public eye. It’s needed. But, it’s got to be done with some decorum.”