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East Hampton Village clarifies new ParkMobile and Lot 1 rules, mayor says revenues fund public services
Summary
East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larson told LTV correspondent Dara Berger that ParkMobile remains in place, free on‑street parking for one hour is preserved while paid extensions are available, and Lot 1 at Main Beach now enforces a different permit window (no permit‑free parking 9AM–5PM). The village says revenues support local services and sidewalk improvements.
East Hampton Village officials are adjusting parking management while preserving brief free periods, Mayor Jerry Larson told LTV correspondent Dara Berger in a report on local parking rules.
Larson said ParkMobile was added years ago to give visitors and business patrons flexibility; the village continues to permit a free one‑hour on‑street stay, but motorists can purchase additional time through the app. Larson told the correspondent that paid parking revenue supports the village general fund, including traffic control officers, police and capital projects such as a recent $1,000,000 sidewalk improvement.
Berger reported a local real estate professional disagreed with extended on‑street time, arguing it could reduce turnover that benefits quick shopping trips. Larson said employees are encouraged to use a free lot behind Herrick and that a shuttle helps transport workers.
Berger also reported that Lot 1 at Main Beach carries different rules: while many lots allow permit‑free parking before 10AM and after 5PM, Lot 1 is enforced starting at 9AM through 5PM for permit holders only, and village officials said they have resumed ticketing to enforce the change.
What to expect: The village’s messaging emphasizes convenience for tourists and revenue for public services, while some local businesses and a real‑estate professional raised concerns about turnover. The on‑air report did not include a formal vote or ordinance text; it summarized the mayor’s explanation and the town’s enforcement actions.
Source: Correspondent Dara Berger and Mayor Jerry Larson, LTV East End News (SEG 093–SEG 156).
