April 26th, 2012 by WCBC Radio
Cumberland officials say they’re still trying to find a way to alleviate parking problems on Polk Street, where residents compete for spaces with students from the nearby International Beauty School. In late March, City Administrator Jeff Rhodes gave a 20-minute report, describing in detail a parking permit program that would be “doable,” but complicated and potentially expensive. Officials indicated at the time they planned to deal directly with the beauty school to try to address parking problems- and a meeting has taken place. Rhodes said he has met with management at the school and although nothing has been resolved, the talks went well…