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Space saver controversy revisited during snow storm

Mayor Walsh prohibited use on Monday

Mayor Walsh's edict on space savers didn't seem to resonate with people during Monday's snow storm.
Mayor Walsh's edict on space savers didn't seem to resonate with people during Monday's snow storm.
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Space saver controversy revisited during snow storm
Mayor Walsh prohibited use on Monday
Mayor Marty Walsh’s edict on space savers didn’t seem to move people to take away their space savers during Monday’s storm.In East Boston, people used trash cans to save spaces even though the streets were pretty clear and little shoveling was needed.“People are afraid because if you move that, they will come and stab your tires,” said Audie Molina, a resident of East Boston.Before being asked at a press conference Monday, Mayor Walsh said space savers were not necessary in the city of Boston due to the weather. “There is not enough out there,” he said. “Some of the snow you can sweep away without shoveling.”But even with a little snow, the space saver controversy is a big issue. Weeks ago, a man in Dorchester was shot over a space saver.“It bothers me cause they are taking two spots,” said Melisa Argueta, who took matters into her own hands and removed a couple of space savers next to her house.The city says you can report illegal space savers to Boston’s 311 by phone or online. 

Mayor Marty Walsh’s edict on space savers didn’t seem to move people to take away their space savers during Monday’s storm.

In East Boston, people used trash cans to save spaces even though the streets were pretty clear and little shoveling was needed.

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“People are afraid because if you move that, they will come and stab your tires,” said Audie Molina, a resident of East Boston.

Before being asked at a press conference Monday, Mayor Walsh said space savers were not necessary in the city of Boston due to the weather. “There is not enough out there,” he said. “Some of the snow you can sweep away without shoveling.”

But even with a little snow, the space saver controversy is a big issue. Weeks ago, a man in Dorchester was shot over a space saver.

“It bothers me cause they are taking two spots,” said Melisa Argueta, who took matters into her own hands and removed a couple of space savers next to her house.

The city says you can report illegal space savers to Boston’s 311 by phone or online.