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Rumford board approves High Street no‑parking section and temporary Main Avenue closure for DOT work
Summary
The select board approved a no‑parking zone on High Street, heard complaints about Canal Street winter parking, and authorized a temporary closure of a section of Main Ave for Maine DOT's Martin's Bridge project through Jan. 8, 2026.
The Rumford Board of Select Persons voted on two traffic and parking items during its Nov. 20 meeting.
DiConzo moved to establish no parking on High Street from the Purple Wall to the guard rail; the motion passed 5‑0. Earlier in the meeting the owner of Hotel Rumford, identified as David, raised concerns about the Winter Parking Ban and urged the board to find a solution for parking on Canal Street.
Separately, the board approved a temporary closure of a section of Main Avenue to accommodate Maine DOT’s Martin's Bridge project. Brennick moved to approve the closure through Jan. 8, 2026; DiConzo seconded and the motion passed 5‑0.
Chief Milligan reported enforcement activity related to the winter parking ban, noting roughly 250 warnings initially and about 50 by the third night. The minutes do not record an expanded policy change to the winter parking ban; they record enforcement numbers and two specific board actions affecting local parking and traffic.
