Dear Friends,
Thank you again for standing with The Cookie Jar. Over 3,500 people have signed this petition. Your support has been incredible!
Tomorrow, Monday, October 28th, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council will meet at 7:30 PM at Town Hall to decide the future of The Cookie Jar’s front parking spaces. Your presence could make a real difference for Donna and Tom Piscopo, who have already endured significant costs over this matter.
The Council has two clear options:
Option 1: Immediate License Agreement (put forward by Chairman Reiniger)
This option grants a straightforward, immediate license for The Cookie Jar to keep its front parking, providing certainty and eliminating unnecessary costs and stress. It’s a fair, common-sense solution that upholds support for a long-standing local business with grandfathered parking rights.
Option 2: Delayed License Agreement, requiring Planning Board approval
This option sends the issue back to the Planning Board, which has stated it has no way to preserve these parking spaces. On October 15, the Town Planner admitted, “I’m out of ideas.” This route means prolonged delays, much higher costs, and leaves The Cookie Jar’s parking spots at serious risk.
You may hear safety concerns raised at the meeting, but it’s important to note that safety isn’t the reason this issue arose. The Planning Board decided to initiate a full-site review simply because of a minor change at the back of the property to create a safer delivery truck exit—a safety improvement that, ironically, put the bakery’s front parking at risk again. The Town Council can fix this on Monday by granting an immediate license to protect The Cookie Jar’s parking, while also addressing safety through practical measures like lowering speed limits in this area.
Please join us tomorrow and advocate for the immediate license agreement over an unnecessary return to the Planning Board.
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Monday, October 28th
📍 Location: Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
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Let’s show the Town Council that Cape Elizabeth supports its small businesses. Thank you for your continued support—we hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
David Andrews & David Hughes