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Town launches parking listening session; Greycow lot repaving to continue into June
Summary
The committee reported a listening session on parking to develop recommendations on resident and nonresident parking and enforcement; officials said the Greycow lot will remain under construction with a final topcoat scheduled for June.
The Economic Development Committee reviewed a recent parking listening session and the formation of a temporary group to draft parking recommendations for the town.
Members said the listening session surfaced strong resident and business interest. Immediate enforcement priorities include preventing vehicles from blocking sidewalks to protect pedestrians; longer-term options under discussion include resident‑permit zones and calibrated enforcement that avoids sudden changes harmful to local businesses. The committee emphasized the need for a measured approach to avoid operational reversals that could create enforcement 'whiplash.'
Separately, officials reported the Greycow parking lot will be in a “messy” state while paving proceeds: contractors will place base layers in the coming week or two and a final topcoat is scheduled for June. Members said the lot’s condition will likely draw complaints during construction but will be improved after completion.
Next steps: the committee invited business and resident participation on the temporary parking group and recommended coordination with the police chief and town staff to align enforcement timing with communications to the public.
