Politics & Government

Foxborough to Hear Concerns About Gillette Stadium Parking Bylaw

Residents impacted by the new bylaw to restrict unlicensed parking lot in the Gillette Stadium will have a chance to ask questions and give their input at a June 4 meeting.

 

Members of the Foxborough Board of Selectmen, police chief Ed O'Leary and building inspector Bill Casbarra will be holding a meeting for those impacted by the change in parking regulations for Gillette Stadium events Monday, June 4, at Ahern School, starting at 6:30 p.m.

O'Leary and Casbarra drafted the bylaw, which was referred to as a public safety issue.

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Town officials are going to discuss protocal since a new bylaw was passed at the recent town meeting prohiting residents in the area of the stadium for charging to park at events at Gillette Stadium that draw more than 15,000 fans.

They also want to answer questions and hear input from the residents.

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"They are working through the process and it's not quite there yet," said selectmen chairman James DeVellis.

Anyone parking cars will be given a fine of $100 for each vehicle.

The bylaw was much debated at town meeting and passed by a 73-50 vote.

 


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