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Downtown parking study
A new Prospect Street resident called the roads 'absolutely horrendous' and asked for more than the ~$2.2M budgeted; a Broadway business owner said beautified parking spots cost her four spaces.
6 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026
HighRoads
Prospect Street speeding and speed bumps
Prospect Street residents again asked for speed bumps after years of petitions, citing crashes and property damage. The mayor explained snowplow limits on permanent bumps and budget constraints on temporary ones; councilmembers promised to pursue solutions.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026