Summary
The town extended no-parking rules to the east side of Route 121 near Bloomer Road after discovering the original law only covered the west side. The police chief wanted weekend-only enforcement, but the board went with the full restriction since signs are already ordered and both businesses want cars off the road.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Signs were already purchased by the DOT; changing them later could cost $50-$60 per sign.
Drivers and businesses along Route 121, since cars parked over the white line on a foggy road were a real hazard.
Potentially patrons who relied on curbside evening parking near the businesses.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The town wants to restrict parking along Route 121 near the Bloomer Road intersection, where weekend crowds park on highway shoulders and create safety hazards. The state DOT refused to install the signs, leaving the town to buy and install them itself, and the hearing was kept open amid disagreement over distances, tow-away-zone language, and whether a broader traffic-calming approach is needed.
Town Board Meeting - May 26, 2026
The town extended no-parking rules to the east side of Route 121 near Bloomer Road after discovering the original law only covered the west side. The police chief wanted weekend-only enforcement, but the board went with the full restriction since signs are already ordered and both businesses want cars off the road.
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