Planning commission seeks more data on First St. traffic and parking

There’s no dead end when it comes to debating the future of S. First Street.

The oft-discussed topic was again the focal point among town residents and planning commissioners during a 90-minute public meeting April 2.

The last word on the subject still appears a long way off.

The panel and audience discussed one-way traffic, angled parking and retaining the status quo for the narrow street that accesses the historic waterfront and retail core. They agreed that more data is needed before forwarding recommendations to the town council.

To that end, Assistant Planner Ajah Eills will survey reside...