Roslyn waives parking meter fees for holiday season

Amelia Camurati
The Village of Roslyn suspended fees for parking meters downtown during the holiday season for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Amelia Camurati)

The Village of Roslyn officials have waived parking meter fees for downtown parking lots for the second consecutive year.

Roslyn Mayor John Durkin announced during the village’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Wednesday that the meters would be free through the end of the year.

Roslyn Chamber of Commerce vice president Lou Federico said the chamber requested again this year that the village waive fees, and village clerk Anita Frangella said the meters would be covered through Jan. 1.

During the fee suspension, parking spots will have a two-hour limit. Signs have been placed on the meters in the parking lot on Old Northern Boulevard, covering payment slots so residents do not accidentally pay.

Federico said the chamber makes this request every year to promote local businesses and make it more conducive for North Shore residents to shop in the village.

“I think it certainly causes some of the shoppers to not frequent Roslyn village as much as they would,” Federico said. “Restaurants have valet parking in many cases, so that helps, but I think it’s more the issue of shoppers who want to spend time walking through the village to go to various shops. We want to give these shoppers a little benefit during the holiday season where they’re more likely to be shopping and spending time.”

The Board of Trustees has not officially approved the waived fees with no meeting in November and the December meeting set for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at village hall. Last year, the village retroactively approved the waived fees at the December meeting.

“I think it’s a welcome step to help promote business at a time that is critical for many retailers in the village,” Roslyn Chamber of Commerce Co-President Steve Blank said. Blank is publisher of Blank Slate Media.

Attempts to reach Durkin about the holiday parking meter suspension were unavailing.

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