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Select Board raises several Westport parking fines to $50, effective Jan. 1, 2027
Summary
The board approved increasing a set of non‑beach parking violations from $25 to $50, effective Jan. 1, 2027, citing seasonality and ticket‑book inventory; the change excludes beach permits and was adopted unanimously after a public hearing.
At a public hearing on Aug. 3 the Westport Select Board voted to raise multiple parking violations from $25 to $50, with the change set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Town staff explained the increase would apply to categories such as tow zones, fire lanes, obstructing traffic, parking on bridges and parking within 20 feet of an intersection, while beach permits were explicitly excluded. Staff said a Jan. 1 effective date gives the town time to use existing ticket books and to provide advance notice to the public.
The board held the item as a public hearing and then voted to approve the increase unanimously. Town staff noted the adjustment may be a first step and that the town could explore additional fee changes (including some fees that may require a town meeting article) in the future.
Speakers: Town staff, Chair.
Authorities: none cited in transcript.
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