Council Nixes Handicapped Parking Space Request

A request by a Keilman Avenue resident for the designation of an on-street handicapped parking space near her home was denied by borough council Monday, after Police Chief Robert Shupp and Public Works Director Tom Henshaw questioned the need for it.

“I think what she’s trying to do is limit parking,” Henshaw told council.

He noted that the homeowner who requested the space has both a garage and a driveway, and said he historically has recommended against approving spaces for homeowners who have those off-street parking options available to them.

Shupp said the garage and driveway may actually be closer to the resident’s front door than the on-street space.

He noted that Keilman Avenue is a relatively narrow one-way street with parking on only one side.

“I don’t think it’s necessary,” he told council, which voted 5-1 to deny the request.

Councilman James Hill was the only council member who voted to approve it.

Keilman Avenue is located near St. Theresa Church, where it connects Leonard Street with E. High Street.