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Germaine Street residents urge council to keep resident-only permit parking; council files petition
Summary
Multiple Germaine Street residents told the council they strongly oppose removing resident-only permit parking near Doherty High School; councilors agreed to file the petition and refer the matter to the relevant committee for follow-up.
Residents from Germaine Street told the Worcester City Council during public comment that a proposal to remove or alter resident-only permit parking near Doherty High School would harm neighbors who rely on on-street parking.
Darren Barnard and Katie Silverstein addressed the council in opposition to item 9Y, which would change parking restrictions on their street. Barnard said the resident-only parking currently keeps spaces available for families and prevents overflow from Doherty events; Silverstein said she lacks a driveway and “relies on the permit parking to somewhat guarantee a space near-ish my house.” Both said they had not been consulted in advance and urged the council to preserve the resident permit program.
Councilors and staff noted neighborhood meetings and the public comment; the council voted to file the petition and referred the matter to the appropriate committee for additional review and constituent outreach.
What happens next: The petition will be processed according to council rules and referred to the committee or department responsible for residential parking reviews; district councilors and neighborhood groups were encouraged to continue local discussions and to supply any alternative proposals to staff.
