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Council orders public parking signs and refers layout and enforcement to traffic commission after business owner complaint
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Summary
Pamela Dunn, a Water Street salon owner, told the council she's been harassed as motorists and neighbors contested public parking near her business; the council confirmed the spots are public, voted to install signs and referred layout/striping and enforcement options to the traffic commission and police.
Pamela Dunn, who runs a hair salon on Water Street, told the council she and her staff have been repeatedly harassed by neighbors who claim nearby fence‑line parking is private. The council confirmed the area in question is public parking and voted to install clear signage identifying the spaces as public and not reserved.
Dunn described incidents in which residents left notes on windows and an encounter that caused her to call police; she said the situation has disrupted business and staff. Councilors agreed signs would reduce confusion: one councilor suggested adding “not reserved” language so residents could no longer claim the spaces as private.
The council motion directed DPW to make and post public‑parking signage and referred the layout and potential striping or angled‑parking options to the traffic commission. The council also asked police to conduct outreach and patrols to discourage harassment and clarify enforcement options. The motions passed unanimously.
Next steps: DPW to fabricate and install signs and the traffic commission will review striping/angle options and return recommendations. Police will be asked to increase outreach and patrols in the area while the town implements signage.
