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Residents at the corner of Pine and Hancock Street are not only blocking the sidewalk, but have actually painted parking lot lines across the public sidewalk and are using it as a private parking space. This is a very busy intersection and cars coming down Pine street are on top of this spot before you can get out of the way if you are in the street.
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Franklin (Guest)
Tom Boussy (Registered User)
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SES Teacher (Registered User)
The parking problem at the corner of Pine Handcock seems to have been resolved. After weeks of posting here, the residents are not parking on the sidewalk anymore. I'm sure the town will take corrective action here also.
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Steve (Guest)
Stoneham DPW 2 (Registered User)
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Steve (Guest)
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Franklin (Guest)
First of all let me say I have total respect for the Stoneham Police Department. They can not be everywhere all the time and see everything. They depend on the input of the public to help maintain order.
However this issue seems to show a disregard for the safety of pedestrians, be it intentional or unintentional.
This location is a major intersection one block from the square and one block from the Police Station. It has pedestrian lights and a crosswalk leading right to the cars blocking the sidewalk. This is also a common problem on many side streets around town.
I'd like to think that this is not a case of deliberately "turning a blind eye" as much as it is losing perspective as to how much of a problem this is. It would be nice if the Police would re-evaluate this problem and start issuing tickets when they see a violation instead of waiting until someone has to complain.
Thank you.
p.s. Kathy, thank you for your years of hard work around town.
Sally (Guest)
Franklin (Guest)
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Steve (Guest)
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Stoneham Police Department (Registered User)
Franklin (Guest)
Someone not familiar with the area visiting a local business, may mistake lines painted on public property to indicate legitimate public parking. This may also help indicate to the property owners that this violation is to be taken seriously.
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Franklin (Guest)
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enrico (Registered User)
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Bill (Guest)
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