Fraser Road residents ask for enforcement and signage after repeated car‑carrier unloading blocks driveways

Alex Atoui, who lives at 21 Fraser Road, told the commission on March 25 that carrier trucks serving a Route 9 car dealership frequently use narrow residential Fraser and Leslie roads to queue and unload, blocking driveways and a fire hydrant and creating safety hazards for neighbors.

Atoui said the issue began after ownership changes at the dealership about three years ago; he described truck drivers parking on the street overnight, mounting lawns while turning, and blocking access for emergency vehicles and residents. He said the planning board previously rejected use of the adjacent lot for carrier unloading and required the lot to be reconfigured for dealership parking only; despite that, Atoui and neighbors reported trucks continue to operate in the area.

Residents urged the commission and police to pursue signage (for example, “No loading/unloading” or truck exclusions) on Fraser Road between Route 9 and Leslie/Oak and asked the city to enforce restrictions when trucks block driveways or fire hydrants. Police representatives reminded residents that blocking hydrants or driveways can be reported to the police and that officers will respond when called; staff said staff would look into possible regulatory and signage remedies and coordinate with the planning board and licensing staff if the dealership’s operations exceed its approved site conditions.

No formal regulatory change was made at the meeting; staff said they will explore signage and enforcement options and follow up with planning and licensing as needed.