“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto, rather than a rule after the town council voted down final approval for an anti-idling ordinance that drew zealous support and opposition over the past five months.

The town adopted an anti-idling stance and campaigned on the issue for years, however that message has never been enforceable.

Strong feelings about whether the town should make idling a punishable offense returned to council Wednesday night as councilors and the public reiterated their support ...