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Resident tells council towing of handicapped parking spot cost hundreds; mayor pledges to raise concerns with police leadership

Hawthorne Borough Council · June 5, 2025
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Summary

At the May 21 meeting resident James Shaw described having his wife's handicapped parking space towed during a period when she was home recovering, said mailed notices arrived late, and said court fees and towing cost him roughly $600; the mayor said towing is discretionary and promised to discuss the incident with police leadership.

Resident James Shaw addressed the council during public comment on May 21 to describe a February incident in which his wife's handicapped parking space was towed while she was home recovering from knee replacements.

Shaw said the vehicle's registration had lapsed because mailed…

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