To the Editor:

As residents of Princeton New Jersey, I am sure we all know what a privilege it is to live in a community that offers culture, education opportunities, safety, a clean healthy environment, and more.

We also know the challenge parking our cars in town presents. We know that fees realized from parking generate much-needed revenue for the town. That being said, several months ago my wife and I parked our car at the Dinky parking lot, on a Sunday, thinking that parking at the Dinky lot on Sunday was free. We received no fine, or summons, for parking at the Dinky lot that Sunday. Maybe we were lucky no meter person did an inspection.

Two weeks ago, on a Sunday, we went back to the Dinky lot. Only this time, I noticed signs indicating that parking at the Dinky lot must be paid seven days a week. I dutifully paid the fee, but I was upset that there is a fee on Sunday.

Our son lives in Larchmont, New York, Westchester County. Expensive homes, high taxes. We had to go to an event next to the Larchmont train station, on a weekend. We were told by our daughter-in-law that parking at the Larchmont train station on Saturday and Sunday is free. Praise the L—D!

I request that Princeton Mayor Lempert and Princeton Council consider a change at the Dinky lot for Saturday and Sunday. We in Princeton pay a lot of taxes. I am sure free parking at the Dinky on weekends, or at least on Sunday, is not going to negatively impact the budget of the town. Give the community of Princeton “a break” and allow free parking at the Dinky on Saturday and Sunday.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Howard W. Silbersher
Governors Lane