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Council receives Oysterfest request to designate two temporary handicapped spaces

Newburyport City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Council received and filed an application to convert two public spaces in front of Building 5 of the Tannery into temporary handicapped spaces for Oysterfest, citing ordinance 1331 authorization for temporary signage for public safety purposes.

Councilors voted to receive and file Application 3-41 to designate two temporary handicapped parking spaces in front of Building 5 of the Tannery for Oysterfest. The sponsor explained Oysterfest is held on private property, so no special-event permit was required, and the request is limited to temporarily reassigning public spaces to address loss of accessible parking at the event site.

Councilor July cited an existing city ordinance (1331) that authorizes the mayor, parking clerk or marshal to place temporary signage for public safety and said the city will report back at a future meeting to confirm such a designation was made. The motion to receive and file carried by voice vote.