A handful of residents and business owners expressed concerns Monday with proposed amendments to Easton’s parking regulations, as some said the changes could hurt local restaurants and shops. The Star Democrat reports at this week’s Easton Town Council meeting, a public hearing opened on Mayor Megan Cook and Town Manager Andy Kitzrow’s proposed slate of parking changes. The town leaders presented an ordinance earlier this month that, if passed, would implement QR code signs across town for drivers to scan and pay on mobile phones. Notably, free off-street parking would be reduced from three hours to two on many downtown streets.
The town will wait for additional feedback, including a continued public hearing on Jan. 5, before making any changes to the original proposal.