Cass/Cast Street Parking Regulations

The proposal to expand the no-parking zone on Cast/Cass Street from 30 feet to 170 feet from the Park Street intersection first advanced at the Select Board's May 18, 2026 meeting during the initial public hearing reading.

Residents immediately voiced strong opposition at that hearing, citing hardships for neighbors, insufficient safety data, and allegations that the petitioner at 20 Cass Street had obstructed the roadway with dirt, rocks, bricks, plants, and stones.

The board proceeded with the first reading but signaled caution, with one member expressing reluctance to enact measures opposed by a majority of neighbors.

At the June 1, 2026 meeting the board held the second reading, opening the hearing for additional testimony before closing it and scheduling a third reading for June 15.

Proponents maintained that traffic volumes and blind corners required the expanded zone to protect children and elderly pedestrians, while opponents reiterated that the real problem was speeding from Summer Street and that a stop sign would be a more effective remedy.

The multi-reading process continues to weigh pedestrian safety claims against resident property rights and parking access without a final decision.