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Trustees, prosecutor press enforcement after resident complaints about truck parking on Cole Road
Summary
Residents complained of persistent truck parking on Cole Road; trustees erected 'No Parking' signs, sought prosecutor involvement and the prosecutor's office signaled enforcement action and possible contempt filings if the owner did not comply.
Residents told the Norwich Township Board of Trustees that trucks parked along Cole Road and Alton Darby had damaged the right‑of‑way and interfered with traffic. Trustees investigated the complaint and asked the County Prosecutor’s Office to intervene.
At multiple meetings residents (including Tom and Jessie Crook and Edward Johnston) described trucks driving over the right‑of‑way to park, creating ruts and obstructing traffic. The township clerk contacted the prosecutor, who informed trustees that charges had been filed and that the office would monitor compliance. Trustees later authorized erecting NO PARKING signs on Cole Road and directed staff to install them as soon as possible.
Officials recorded follow‑up steps: warning letters were sent, monitoring continued and the prosecutor discussed filing a contempt action if the owner failed to comply with the agreed order. Minutes record trustee motions to erect signs and to notify prosecutors; the board also considered additional signage and enforcement steps.
