Politics & Government
Beach Parking Support Split Down the Middle
The Traffic Study Committee will return to the topic of Phillips Beach parking in the coming weeks.
A Traffic Study Committee member estimated about half the room supported increasing recreation sticker parking around the Phillips Beach neighborhood, and about half the room opposed it at a public hearing Wednesday.
The committee listened to comments and is expected to schedule another public hearing on the topic before arriving at a recommendation for selectmen, said Traffic Study Committee member Gino Cresta, director of DPW.
The director estimated about 30 people were at Wednesday's hearing at the Swampscott Senior Center.
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Beach parking has been a hot topic from time to time over at least the past several years.
In the past, supporters have said streets around the popular summer destination would support parking and allow more residents access to the beach.
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Opponents, including residents who live on those streets, argued that they would not support parking.
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