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Town debates overnight boat-parking changes; public hearing set for May
Summary
Officials debated reinstating limited overnight boat parking with two reset days, whether to extend morning enforcement to 8 a.m., and reaffirmed navigation docks should remain no-parking zones; a public hearing on the proposed parking ordinance was scheduled for May.
Town staff outlined a proposal to allow limited overnight boat parking on a narrow strip north of the navigation docks with two reset windows (currently midnight–6 a.m. on Friday and Monday), while keeping navigation docks and the south boardwalk no-parking zones for safety and emergency access. The board discussed retaining a high fine of $1,000 to deter violations and confirmed dock ownership — the town owns the docks and boardwalk; the Black River Water Authority will replace docks at its cost as part of the design work.
Members debated whether to shift the morning enforcement window from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. so officers can confirm prior-night presence before issuing tickets. One participant said enforcement has "always been the problem" and proposed extending the enforcement window to 8 a.m. The group moved to schedule a public hearing in May to take public comment before any ordinance change is adopted.
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