Politics & Government

Pitman Road and Cherry Street Parking Problems Come to Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is also expected to hear concerns about the intersection of Banks and Walker Roads when they meet tonight.

 

Concerns about parking and an intersection will come before selectmen tonight.

The board meets at 7 pm at .

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Six Pitman Road residents say in a letter to the town that they are having difficulty finding parking because unknown vehicles are parking up and down the street, and the vehicles are hindering emergency vehicle access.

A Cherry Street resident says people are parking on both sides at the narrow end of the street, blocking driveways and stairs.

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The board typically forwards parking and traffic concerns to the town Traffic Committee, made up public works, police, fire and town administration representatives.

The committee typically studies and talks about the items before making a recommendation to selectmen on any action.

Two other residents are concerned about the intersection at Banks and Walker Roads — specifically cars failing to stop when heading north on Walker.

 


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