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Board removes 15-minute parking sign on Lake Street and hears Depot Street overnight-parking concern
Summary
The Select Board voted to remove a 15-minute parking sign on Lake Street and discussed complaints about overnight storage of for‑hire ATVs and trailers in the Depot Street lot; staff will review whether existing town parking and overnight-parking language covers the lot and return with recommended language changes.
The Select Board considered a traffic-ordinance follow-up and a public concern about overnight parking in the Depot Street lot.
Why it matters: on-street and municipal-lot parking rules affect access to downtown businesses, boat launches and public spaces; clarifying which town-owned lots are covered by overnight-parking rules affects enforcement and behavior.
Actions and discussion: a motion to remove the 15-minute parking sign on Lake Street passed. During discussion, board members and a caller from an ATV club described instances of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and trailers being left overnight in the Depot Street lot, which currently has an ordinance reference to town parks and not specifically to other town lots. The board asked staff to review the ordinance language and whether “town property” or “town parking lots” should be included to clarify enforcement authority and to propose any necessary amendments.
Ending: staff will return with draft language changes (or confirm existing coverage) and recommended enforcement steps to address overnight parking and to preserve trailer launch access.
