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Farmingdale denies short-term holiday parking‑meter relief for downtown business
Summary
Cara Cara owner Tony Kathreptis requested temporary parking‑meter relief for the holidays; the board declined the request, citing ongoing capital and maintenance costs for the business district.
Tony Kathreptis of Cara Cara asked the board for temporary relief from parking meters during the holiday period. The board declined the request, citing ongoing capital costs and maintenance obligations for the downtown business district and the meter system.
Minutes indicate the request was considered but denied; staff and trustees emphasized the capital and maintenance implications of any temporary relief and the need to preserve consistent enforcement and revenue for downtown operations.
