Residents of Randolph Terrace expressed their frustration during a recent government meeting over unexpected parking tickets issued to them after decades of parking in the same area. The complaints arose after a police response to a call about overnight parking led to multiple tickets being issued to cars parked at the end of the dead-end street, which connects Warren Street to a local park.

One resident, who has lived on Randolph Terrace for 30 years, highlighted the lack of communication from the borough regarding the enforcement of an existing overnight parking ordinance. Many residents felt disrespected, arguing that if a policy change was to be enforced, they should have been notified beforehand. The resident noted that they had parked in that location for decades without issue, and the sudden enforcement felt unjust.

The deputy mayor clarified that the police acted on a complaint and that the overnight parking rules had been in place for a long time, suggesting that the residents were aware of the regulations. However, residents countered that the lack of prior enforcement led them to believe they were not violating any rules.

The meeting also touched on the possibility of obtaining a permanent overnight parking permit, which is only available to those who can demonstrate a hardship. This further frustrated residents who felt that the process was not accessible to everyone.

Overall, the discussion underscored a significant disconnect between the borough's enforcement of parking regulations and the long-standing practices of the residents, raising questions about communication and community respect in local governance.