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Residents' parking on Coldwater Street prompts board to plan signage and letters
Summary
Board heard that parking on both sides of Coldwater Street obstructs fire trucks and plows; members agreed to mark sewer lines, add signage where allowed, and send letters about improperly placed mailboxes.
Residents and town staff raised persistent parking problems on Coldwater Street that, according to highway staff, prevent fire apparatus and plows from safely navigating the roadway. A board member reminded colleagues that a 2006 town law limits parking to the south side of Coldwater Street; the meeting recorded frustration about increasingly obstructive parking and reports of abrasive interactions when staff attempt to clear the way.
The board discussed interim measures: the highway crew will mark sewer lines so sign installation can proceed safely, the clerk will help determine who should send a formal letter to affected residents about parking and mailbox placement, and the town will explore enforcement options consistent with the law. "We'll send a letter regarding the mailboxes, and that'll that can be Lee," the chair said, and the board agreed to follow up on signage and enforcement steps.
