Leavitt Beach parking limited to Meredith residents June 1
April 28, 2021MEREDITH Starting on June 1, parking at Leavitt Beach will be restricted to Meredith residents only with a facility use permit.
The selectmen unanimously approved a change to the ordinance to limit parking at Leavitt Beach during their April 19 meeting. Town Manager Phil Warren said this was prompted by concerns about overcrowding at the beach last summer. The ordinance will be enforced and cars without stickers in that lot will be subject to a $50 fine and potential towing and storage fees.
Several people commented in favor of the ordinance change, especially people who live near the beach. People shared their concerns about overcrowding and bad behavior at the beach such as people sleeping on the beach overnight, shooting off fireworks, pulling motorboats up to the swim line.