Residents of Saint Michael's Road are calling for a nuisance parking designation similar to that recently granted to Quinemos in Arbor Crest, citing ongoing issues stemming from parking related to Mount Saint Michael's Academy. During a recent government meeting, a concerned parent highlighted the long-standing problems with disruptive behavior linked to parking on the road leading to the boarding school.

The speaker, whose son graduated from the academy last year, detailed a range of disturbances, including interruptions during religious services, underage drinking, and vandalism. He noted that the unique nature of Mount Saint Michael's, which houses students from across the U.S. and Canada, exacerbates these issues. To combat the problems, a volunteer security team was formed four years ago, comprising fathers and parishioners, due to slow police response times.

The volunteer team has invested significant resources, including surveillance cameras and communication equipment, to monitor the area nearly every night of the year. The speaker emphasized that the disturbances often escalate from parking on the hill, leading to various illegal activities on the property, including trespassing and vandalism.

The county road engineer was present at the meeting to discuss potential solutions, indicating that the concerns raised would be taken into consideration. The community's plea for action reflects a growing urgency to address the impact of nuisance parking on local residents and the academy's operations.