Selectboard — April 13, 2026
Residents voice heavy opposition to parking kiosks and surveillance at Selectboard meeting
The meeting was marked by a high volume of public testimony against the proposed parking program and spirited debate over committee structures.
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During the April 13 Selectboard meeting, the town heard a significant amount of public testimony regarding the proposed parking kiosk program. Residents and local business advocates raised several critical concerns, including the potential financial hardship for small business employees, the impact on the historic character of York Harbor, and the privacy implications of implementing license plate readers.
While the Board listened to these comments, no final decision was made. Instead, the issue has been moved to the April 27 meeting agenda for further discussion. This follows a period of intense public correspondence on the matter. Additionally, the Board debated whether parking enforcement should be waived for Trinity Church to ensure consistency with how the Catholic Church and Saint George’s are currently treated.
Beyond parking, the Board also discussed the future of the Committee to Combat Racism and Bias (CCRB). The committee proposed a structure that would include department heads to improve communication, but the Board declined this, opting instead for a 'hybrid model' where the committee functions as an external body that provides periodic reports to the Board.
Stay tuned for updates as these decisions continue to develop.
Public impact
Potential new costs for parking and changes to enforcement policies.
No decision was made; the topic was moved to the April 27th agenda for further discussion.
A discussion on the parking program is scheduled for the April 27th meeting.
Topics discussed
The board reviewed minutes, permit applications, and business license renewals for approval.
The board initially voted to approve most items but pulled the March 23rd meeting minutes from the consent agenda due to a member's absence. After a separate vote and a motion to reconsider, the minutes were approved.
The Town Manager provided updates on upcoming elections, surveying, and town business.
Information was presented for awareness.
The board reviewed bids for turf treatments and beach cleaning, and received a general department update.
The board approved the award for Mission Turf for $35,700 and the award for Molten Grading and Site Work for $264,540 over three years.
The Parks Superintendent will send the most recent agreement regarding school vs. town property maintenance to the board.
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Public comments regarding proposed parking kiosks, impacts on local businesses, and license plate readers.
The board listened to public input; no formal decisions were made on these matters. The board received numerous written and oral comments opposing the parking meter proposal.
Residents were informed they can submit requests for future agenda items through the town manager's office. A board member requested the parking program be added to the agenda for the next meeting (April 27) to discuss the public comments.
The board discussed the redemption of the property at 99 Freeman Street following the payment of certified checks by the previous owner.
The board voted to approve the redemption with a new deadline of April 24, 2026.
The board discussed the future structure and effectiveness of the Committee to Combat Racism and Bias.
The board did not adopt the proposed revised charter, instead expressing interest in a 'hybrid model' where the committee functions as an external body that presents periodic reports to the board and interfaces with the Town Manager. The discussion served as a concluding reflection on a previous presentation or topic.
The board will continue to discuss the committee's role and potentially invite them to present periodically.
The board discussed revisiting the town's parking program to address public feedback and clarify enforcement policies regarding churches.
The board agreed to discuss the parking program further during the next meeting.
A discussion on the parking program is scheduled for the April 27th meeting.
The board discussed upcoming meeting schedules, including the organizational meeting in May and the presentation by Old York.
The board confirmed the April 27th agenda includes Old York; they noted the May 4th meeting will be an organizational meeting.
The chair/vice chair will continue planning future agendas.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Proposed Parking Kiosk Program
CCRB Structural Reform
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
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