July 18th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

More people coming downtown for restaurants and entertainment opportunities should be good news, even amidst continuing construction.  However, issues with how shoppers are parking in Butler Alley behind North Centre Street has reached a tipping point, especially where emergency services are concerned. 

Bobby Smith, City Engineer, addressed the Cumberland Mayor and Council work session this week, saying that right-of-way rules need to be enforced as emergency vehicles cannot get down the alley if needed as vehicles are parking on both sides…