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New Canaan Parking Commission welcomes John Cloughton; Lumberyard lot wait list drops to 25
Summary
The commission introduced new member John Cloughton and heard an update from staff that the Lumberyard lot wait list has declined to 25 names as on-the-ground vacancies increased this week.
At its March meeting the New Canaan Parking Commission introduced new member John Cloughton and received an operations update showing a notable decline in the Lumberyard parking-lot wait list.
Cloughton, who said his family has lived in New Canaan since 2012 and that he practices law in New York City, was welcomed by Chairman Nancy Bemis and other commission members. "It's a great pleasure to be able to join all of you on the commission," Cloughton said.
Staff reported that the Lumberyard wait list had shrunk to 25 people after recent increases in available spaces. "Today, there were about 60 spaces" visible across the lot, staff said; the previous day staff counted about 40 available spaces. The parking coordinator said she will monitor usage over the next two to three weeks before offering spaces to people on the wait list.
Commissioners discussed possible reasons for the change, including seasonal shifts in commuting and school schedules, and noted that availability typically increases as weather warms. Members said they will reassess the wait list after the upcoming public-school vacation and in early April.
No formal votes were taken on the Lumberyard wait list or about the membership introduction; the commission simply welcomed Cloughton and asked staff to continue monitoring lot usage.
