A Local Citizen Raises Questions About "Toll Booth" or "Toll Boot" In Lisbon

 

As I drove thru Lisbon today, I saw signs about a TOLL BOOTH. Questions raised:

1.Is it legal to stop traffic and solicit money? Like the panhandlers in Portland? 

   Is this obstruction of traffic? Placing an object like a boot in your car window?

2.Who gives permission for this type of activity?

   Does one need permission ?

3. If permission is necessary what is process?

    What groups can e.g. churches ,boy/girl scouts, school activities , social service agencies or other non profit group?

     Are there "Sacred Cows" groups that people may feel intimated if to say no or even ask 

the above questions??!!

      Recently I drove thru  Poland and just had this experience!!  After 9-11 (2001)

there were firemen in the middle of the road in front of McDonald's stopping all cars even on a green light sticking a BIG BOOT in all car windows.How could someone refuse this intrusive projection in their space or say know if known in town...

     I am not trying to be a STINKER about this but I feel imposed on without town representation and powerless. No one asked but thought I would ..Maybe it is me and others feel it is a non issue... FEEDBACK PLEASE

                                                                                DEEP THROAT

 

 

Editor's note: If anyone else has these same concerns or other questions to Call the Town Manager, Stephen G. Eldridge @(207) 353-3000 or the Public Safety Command Post Director, Police Chief David T. Brooks @ (207) 353-2500 and seek your answers.  Thank you.