Parking Ban Extended Indefinitely – 1/28/2011

Posted by Bob on January 28, 2011 under Daily Blogs | 2 Comments to Read

Our office issued an Executive Order implementing a parking ban indefinitely this afternoon (1/28/2011).  Section 18-106 et seq., and specifically Section 18-109, of the Borough Code of Ordinances give the mayor the authority to impose such a ban “whenever the safety conditions of public roadways are adversely affected by weather conditions”.  The Executive Order can be viewed here.

The Naugatuck Police Department has been attempting to enforce the parking ban in a reasonable manner given the unprecedented amount of snow that has accumulated throughout the Borough.  Unfortunately numerous vehicles are preventing Department of Public Works plow drivers from clearing snow from roads with cars parked curbside.  In addition, many cars parked curbside are restricting the width of roads already narrowed by significant snow accumulation.  This presents a safety hazard for pedestrians and drivers.  While our Police Department will continue to exercise good judgment when enforcing the ban, efforts to address problem areas will be increased in coming days.  Those parking vehicles or other items of personal property along non-exempted, sides of streets should be fully aware that they risk incurring the penalties and inconvenience for doing so.

Additional information is available on the Borough’s website at www.naugatuck-ct.gov.