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Community concerns raised but not yet resolved

At the April 13 Selectboard meeting, residents raised serious concerns about proposed parking kiosks, citing hardships for small business employees and privacy risks from license plate readers. The board has deferred a decision... https://meetingwatch.org/me/york/selectboard/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #YorkME

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Board decision on committee structure/internal debate

York Selectboard debated the structure of the Committee to Combat Racism and Bias (CCRB) on April 13. The board declined the committee's proposal to include department heads, opting instead for a 'hybrid model' of periodic reporting. https://meetingwatch.org/me/york/selectboard/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #YorkME

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Consistency in policy enforcement

Question remains: Will all churches in York be treated equally regarding parking enforcement? On April 13, the Selectboard debated whether to waive enforcement for Trinity Church to match policies used for other local religious... https://meetingwatch.org/me/york/selectboard/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #YorkME

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Residents flooded the April 13 Selectboard meeting to voice strong opposition to the proposed parking kiosk program. From economic hardship for workers to privacy concerns, the pushback was significant. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #YorkME

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Small business employees expressed concern that paying for parking will create financial strain. Residents also raised alarms about the historic character of York Harbor and the privacy implications of using Flock Safety license plate readers.

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The Board has not made a final decision. After hearing extensive public testimony, they have scheduled a formal discussion on the parking program for the next meeting on April 27. Residents are encouraged to stay engaged.

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Other notable items: The board also debated the structural role of the Committee to Combat Racism and Bias (CCRB), ultimately opting for a reporting model rather than the integrated structure the committee requested. https://meetingwatch.org/me/york/selectboard/2026-04-13/

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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. https://meetingwatch.org/me/york/selectboard/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #YorkME