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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

All Eyes on Parking Near Old Police Station

The Police Department's move to its new home freed up some coveted parking spaces in Watertown Square. What will happen to those?

With the migration of the police station west along Main Street in September, prized Watertown Square parking spaces have opened up and town officials have some ideas for what to do with the spots. Some say the spaces should be reserved for firefighters at the nearby fire headquarters; others say the spaces should be for any town employee. Another option is to turn them into general parking. The parking in question falls into three areas: The spots in the library lot are particularly prized. Town Manager Michael Driscoll wants to keep the spaces for town employees, so residents can use spaces closer to Town Hall and the Watertown Free Public Library. "If a senior or young mother with children comes to the library, they can park close to …

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