Parking Meeting!

Trustee Nate Gravel will be meeting with the Salem Parking Board on Monday, September 13 at 4PM at 120 Washington St. (That is in between the Thyme Cafe and the New Taste of Asia).
Nate is attempting to negotiate a reduction in the parking fees we now pay to the town which constitute almost 1/4 of our entire operating budget. No one seems to be happy
about the current parking situation which basically only allows us to park in Riley Plaza without being ticketed. We would like more consideration of the area around Norman Street and Holyoke Street as resident parking, or some reduction in fees. We do not have high expectations for the meeting as it is unlikely that the city will reduce a handy source of revenue, especially since they are holding all the cards, but we feel it is worth a try. If you can attend the meeting, it would be greatly appreciated. Nate feels that the more residents we have present at the meeting, the more compelling our argument will be. Please spread the word.