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Residents urge Riverside Board to address parking, driveway blocking and speeding at Sept. 11 meeting
Summary
Multiple residents told the board that cars block driveways and drivers speed on streets near the school; they asked whether tennis courts could be used for event parking. District staff responded but no board action was taken at the meeting.
Riverside Township — During the audience portion of the Riverside Township Board of Education’s Sept. 11 meeting, three residents raised neighborhood parking and traffic-safety concerns and asked the board what steps the district intends to take.
Tracey McCartney of 100 Grant Street said parked cars have blocked houses and driveways during school and event times and asked whether tennis courts could be used for event parking; she also thanked the crossing guard at Park and Grant. Frank Balkowski of 100 Grant Street raised complaints about odors near the school, speeding on Park and Grant and asked whether the district has updates or plans to address street parking. Shareeta Brown of 106 Grant Street said people parking were blocking her driveway and asked for a solution.
Mr. Adams responded to the residents’ questions during the meeting’s audience portion; the transcript records a district response but does not include details of any follow-up plan or a motion to change parking policy. No board motion was introduced in response to the comments during the meeting.
What happened next: the meeting proceeded with the scheduled agenda; the board adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Residents may pursue additional follow-up through the district office or at future meetings if they seek formal action or policy change.
