Skowhegan Police Chief Takes on Those Parking in Handicapped Spots Without Proper Tags

Skowhegan Police Chief Ted Blais thought his department’s hands were tied when it came writing tickets private lots such as Walmart and Hannaford supermarket, but according to the KJ, they are not. The chief did research and found a way that  would permit police to ticket cars parked illegally in restricted spots, even on private property. Based on the ordinance, Blais got permission from selectmen this week to enter into agreements with store managers and owners to start writing tickets in private lots. The tickets are $20 each and will into the town’s General Fund. (centralmaine.com)