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New Canaan council pauses parking‑meter expansion pending town‑attorney review; $90,774 retained as placeholder
Summary
Council members debated whether on‑street parking meters are authorized by Ordinance 41 and agreed to await a formal town‑attorney opinion before committing a $90,774 FY27 budget line for meter hardware and installation.
The New Canaan Town Council debated whether to fund $90,774 in the FY2027 budget for parking meters on Main Street and agreed to withhold a final decision until the town attorney issues a formal opinion.
The issue began when a council member proposed allocating the full parking‑department request — $90,774 — for meters and related equipment. Another council member said the meters may be prohibited by ordinance, arguing, "It's not permitted by ordinance, parking on Main or for that matter. It's not allowed by ordinance." The First Selectman countered that her review of Ordinance 41 showed it addresses…
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