Page 4 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 PARKING | FROM PAGE 3 monitor and, in some cases, limit the number of stickers per building, especially in cases of people running car related businesses from homes. Parking Director and Traffic Commission member Chad Luongo reported “with the help of the police we found addresses that had rental car businesses in homes. We addressed that and stickers were revoked. From time to time, it comes up and probably will in the future, but we’ll shut it down.” Most resident parking restrictions are midnight to 6 a.m. weekdays, but from Friday at 5 or 6 p.m. to Monday 12 a.m. it’s not enforced. Areas near the casino and some other streets, Garland among Celebrating 51 Years! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 them, have resident restrictions every hour of every day, 24/7. Letters are sent to violators with more than fi ve violations and they are given 10 days to pay up. If a vehicle is towed due to noncompliance, a tow fee is added. The same practice, with notification prior to towing, is applied to abandoned vehicles, which Gaff said “people think we can get rid of just like that.” “Sometimes if we see a car that’s been there a long time, we put a fl yer on it and they get the message,” Luongo added. Permits and car registration can be delayed if fi nes are not paid, but Gaff pointed out that if someone has a recently renewed license or registration, it can be years before they would have to pay. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith asked how rules that cars must be moved every 72 hours are enforced. “Good luck,” Gaff answered. “It’s similar to abandoned vehicles. The only way we go after that is if someone calls and we investigate.” Councillor-at-Large Katy Rogers asked Gaff and Luongo their opinion on 24/7 restrictions all across the city.“I’m not in favor of that,” Gaff answered. “I like to visit people and have people visit me and it will hurt businesses.” Van Campen suggested that guest parking passes be more readily available and sent out to residents that request them. Gaff also expressed concern that too many restrictions as to who can park where and when could pit neighbor against neighbor. “We have to be careful about that,” he feels. Luongo pointed out that plenty of tickets are written on the weekends for other violations. “There’s always something going on,” he said. Those violations include parking near hydrants, on crosswalks and too close to corners, something Smith said happens on her street. Gaff suggested that painting crosswalks or sidewalk curbs close to corners might decrease violations. There are tighter restrictions on commercial vehicles – defined as those with more than four wheels and over 10,000 pounds – but Gaff said authorities basically can only react to complaints. Efforts are being made to restrict using commercial vehicles for delivery to businesses to early morning hours, probably 6-9 a.m. “We’re looking at loading zones, so it wouldn’t affect parking for people wanting to do regular business,” Gaff said. “It would apply to delivery trucks. We’ve asked businesses not to use 18-wheelers. It just doesn’t work.” In 2023, 42,323 tickets were issued, 17,161 of which were for resident violations; 65,871 were issued in 2024, with 25,488 for resident violations. That amounts to a 56% increase in all tickets issued and a 49% increase for those issued for resident violations. In 2024, 158 vehicles were towed, generating $127,450.62 in collected fees, but Gaff said he doesn’t like to think of parking enforcement as a revenue source. “From our perspective, it’s about public safety,” he said. “It does make money and cover the cost of enforcement, but it’s about public safety.” He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com jfitzpatrick McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett
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