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Committee asks police to study Merrimack Street parking plan amid resident–business tensions
Summary
Councilors asked the police department to review a plan that would change parking time limits and resident/business parking allocations on Merrimack Street, citing competing needs of nearby residents and a growing riverfront business corridor.
Ordinance Committee members asked the police department to review a staff proposal affecting parking along Merrimack Street near the Riverwalk and the Eli's/Tavern area.
Councilors said the stretch combines residences, restaurants and growing riverfront destinations and that prior attempts to balance resident and customer parking have produced disputes. The proposal discussed would preserve some resident parking while creating short-term spaces for customers (a 50-minute option and other limited stalls were discussed), and staff were asked to consult business owners and nearby residents before returning with specifics.
Committee members said they expect outreach to businesses and residents before any lines or time restrictions are finalized. The committee moved the item to the police department for operational review and asked that police coordinate with DPW and planning staff; the motion passed.
