Foxborough’s Parking Ban to Face Significant Test Sunday During Pats’ Home Opener
What do you think of the Foxborough’s bylaw that bans residents from parking vehicles on their property for a fee during major events?
When thousands of fans make their way to Foxborough Sunday for the New England Patriots’ home opener, the town’s recently enacted parking bylaw will face its first real test since passing May’s Town Meeting. The bylaw – which bans residents from parking vehicles on their property for a fee during Gillette Stadium events in which 15,000 or more tickets are available – was reviewed and approved by Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office last month, according to an Aug. 8 letter to the town from Assistant Attorney General Margaret J. Hurley. While the parking ban was enacted for the first time on Aug. 24 and 25 for the New England Country Music Festival, Foxborough Police Chief Edward O’Leary said there were no violations during the two-day …
Ken B.
8:36 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
My driveway fits four cars. If I have a bunch people over or if I tell friends they can park for free, and they show up in 7 different cars, guess where the other cars are going to park ? Yep, right smack on my lawn, game day or not. more ›