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Andrew Guthrie for the businesses, but it will meeting of the Hampton ing zones, and said that the of Boston Avenue, and repre- cut down the residential park- board of selectmen, the board trucks just pulled over in front senting the Island Residents ing in residential areas. He continued to take comments of the business and unloaded. Association, asked if the resi- said that loading zones from the public in regard to She said that a loading zone dents were going to get any should be in the business the deletion and replacement ending at 11:30 a.m. is not direct answers to questions areas, not in the residential of several loading zones on practical and some tradesmen asked at the meeting. He said areas. Ashworth Avenue and the will refuse to come and the that this is hurting the people Guthrie asked if storm “lettered streets,” as well as business will not be able to get at the beach, and asked what drains are getting put in. changes to the no parking supplies and then will be out the thought process was on Howe said that storm drains ordinances on the side streets. of business. this and if a parking impact will be on the lettered streets Selectman Chairman Jim Preston added that there study was done. and Ashworth Avenue. Workman gave some ground are other impacts from the Hangen said that a traffic Guthrie asked if it is still true rules for the hearing, explain- businesses not being able to study was done before the that the Island Section will not ing that everyone would be get deliveries and she cannot infrastructure project was be getting the sidewalks as he given the opportunity to understand why the decisions proposed. He also noted that has heard recently that the speak once, before anyone have not been made because several numbers have been Island Section will be losing being allowed to speak a sec- sidewalks are already stated about the number of 143 parking spaces. Hangen ond time. installed. She noted that she parking spaces lost, but in said that on White’s Island, Public Works Director has been able to park in front reality only seventy-one the sidewalks and parking John Hangen told the audi- of her house for 20 years and spaces have been lost. He did will not change as far as he Oyster River High School student Sarah Pease met recently does not know if she will be not know if there was a park- understands. He added that with United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) in his Capitol ence that when the first public none of the loading zones Hill office. Pease, a resident of Durham, participated in the hearing was held there were a able to continue to do that. ing impact study done, but National Young Leaders Conference during her visit to lot of issues raised as to the Precinct Commissioner, understands that change is along Ocean Boulevard will Washington. locations of the loading zones. John Kane of Ocean Boule- going to be controversial. change and they will accom- — Atlantic News Courtesy Photo As a result, a work session vard said that at the Village Hangen wanted residents modate the larger trucks. was held on June 8 to talk District Annual Meeting in to understand that the beach Hangen said that what is March a committee was residents have stated for 10 needed is a partnership for a Cyan with the residents and busi- nesses on an individual basis authorized to look into the years that the town never parking garage. Robert Tear to get their input. loading zones and parking invests in the beach with side- of “O” Street, said that he was Magenta The first plan had ten concerns at the beach and he walks, sewer or drainage concerned that people who loading zones proposed asked that the board of Select- issues; the town was present- have sewers in the back of (there are currently seven- men listen to the report from ed with a plan for sidewalks their buildings will have to teen), and after the meeting the committee. Geannina on both sides of every street, pay to have it reconnected to Yellow on June 8 there are now forty Guzman-Scanlon of “J” Street new sewers and drainage and the new line. He said that he is loading zones proposed. The explained that a group of resi- the town voted to fund the getting a group together to goal is to accommodate, in the dents are on this committee project. This is an investment sue the town about that Black Friday-Thursday best way possible, the traffic, and have been looking at sce- for the entire town. because the law says that if motels, restaurants, parking narios which are different Guthrie said that the let- the town moves the pipe they July 29-August 4 needs and businesses. from what has been present- tered streets will be losing 50 need to move the residents Hangen said that the ed, and they believe that percent of the parking, and line at the same time. needs vary and there is no working together they can the increased size of the park- Tear said that it is not right Charlie & way to satisfy everyone. come up with a better plan. ing space reduces the number to have two, five-foot side- Peter Howe, of Faye, Spof- The committee has put of spaces further. The Church walks on the side streets the Chocolate Factory: ford & Thorndike explained together a questionnaire to Street resident parking lot will when there is only a three- that the loading zones, shown gather and compile informa- be lost for this season, which foot sidewalk on Ocean 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 8:55 in blue on the plan will be tion into a report that will be is the beach owner’s season. Boulevard. This is hurting the applicable during certain shared with the board of Guthrie said that the businesses, he said. He went times of the day (proposed selectmen, residents and board of selectmen has heard on to say that he hopes the Sky High: time is 6:30-11:30 a.m.) and precinct commissioners. After from the residents and he town is setting money aside then will be regular parking the information is compiled, asked when the changes will for the people that the town is 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 8:45 spaces during the other times focus groups will be formed be made. He said that the going to abandon their sewer of the day. Some loading to see that the input of the res- board needs to hold Town lines. zones will remain loading idents and business owners Manager James Barrington It was noted that the resi- Wedding Crashers: zones at all times due to fire will be included in the plan. accountable. Guthrie asked if dents present at the meeting lanes or other safety matters. Scanlon noted that there is a the project is still at $12 mil- were not there to fight, but 12:10, 3:10, 6;10, 9:05 Judy Preston of Tuttle short time frame for this. lion and asked if the money that they are being hurt and Avenue stated that she has A grant for $300 has been can be used for more firemen, that is why they are angry Stealth: been a lifelong resident and received to get information on policeman or a ladder truck PUBLIC Continued on 26A• 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:10 $ .95 Bad News Bears: All the time 99 Any Size 12:25, 3:25, 6:25, 9:15 NU-TECH AUTO DETAILING 20 Years Experience The Island: We come to you OR pick-up and deliver! 12:05, 3:05, 6:05, 9:00 603-929-0082 Cell 207-332-5604 Toll Free 800-691-0082 This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO Box 592 Hampton, NH 03843- Contributed items and logos are © and ™ their respective owners Unauthorized 25 reproduction of this page or its contents for republication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited • For permission, call (603) 926-4557 • AN-Mark 9A-ODD- Rev 12-16-2004 ATLANTICNEWS.COM VOL 31, NO 30 | JULY 29, 2005 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 25A RACING CORNER NOW OPEN BUSCH, ROUSH Greg Biffle had a cut tire three Daytona 500s. ing Thursday night just out- late in the race and after pit- But his team has had side of Raleigh, North Car- TAKE POCONO ting finished 17th. The poor more downs than ups in the olina. I'll be there Thursday, Chiq BY GERALD HODGES finish caused Biffle to slip past few years. He has not Friday and Saturday at a ui SPECIAL TO ATLANTIC NEWS one spot in the Chase.