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Council stalls Manor Drive parking ordinance after clash between safety officials, residents and business owners
Summary
First reading of Ordinance 2025-4 proposing parking restrictions on Manor Drive (89 feet north side, 69 feet south side) prompted extended debate, public comment from residents and businesses, and intervention by a state representative. The council did not advance the ordinance to a second reading at this meeting.
At first reading on July 15, the West Warwick Town Council considered Ordinance 2025-4 to amend the town traffic code by restricting parking on Manor Drive near the Manor apartment entrance. The proposal would have set no-parking distances of 89 feet on the northerly side and 69 feet on the southerly side of the designated block.
Fire and public-safety officials told council members the restriction was intended to ensure ladder-truck access and safe entry and egress from a narrow apartment driveway and to prevent difficulty when emergency vehicles respond. The fire representative said trucks need the longer clearance…
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