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Chair wins council approval to remove parking meters for 60–90 day pilot to avoid $70,000 sensor expense

Taneytown Mayor and City Council · April 10, 2026
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Summary

The council voted April 13 to remove downtown parking meters and run a 60–90 day pilot to determine whether to invest in parking sensors and a subscription service estimated at about $70,000. City manager Jim said staff will coordinate with State Highway before implementing changes.

The presiding officer moved and the council approved a motion to remove downtown parking meters and run a trial period to assess whether the city needs to invest in parking sensors and the associated subscription service.

Councilors said the pilot is intended to prevent a large, potentially unnecessary…

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