DESPITE opposition to the move by local representative Councillor Jack Emslie, the district council's policy and resources committee are to write to Grampian region, expressing support for the introduction of yellow-line parking restrictions at certain specified street corners in and around town-centre Stonehaven.
Councillor Emslie maintained that to prevent cars parking near junctions would only serve to speed up traffic flow, and thus increase the danger to road-users.
Solution to the parking problem, he argued, would be the abolition of pay-and-display ch
arges on Market Square, which would encourage drivers to make use of the area.
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MEASURES to try and overcome the hazard of vehicles speeding on the road within Mineralwell Park, are to be taken by the district council.
Complaints are being received from the public that their lives, and those of their children, are being endangered by inconsiderate drivers, the district's environmental/recreation committee heard.
Now Grampian Region, who are responsible for the road, are to be asked to consider the provision of "sleeping policemen" at suitable intervals. A 10 m.p.h. limit has also been suggested.
50 YEARS AGO
Friday July 4 1958
ALREADY much hard work has been put in behind the scenes with a view to having Stonehaven's Old Tolbooth restored and again given a useful place in the life of the community.
Now the time has come to launch an appeal for funds to assist in the work. Many influential bodies are already interested in the scheme but it is essential that the venture should receive a measure of local support.
100 YEARS AGO
Thursday July 2 1908
THE annual picnic of the South United Free Church Choir took place last week to Glenbervie.
Leaving Stonehaven in two brakes the company drove to their destination, where an excellent repast, purveyed by Mr Alexander, of the Café, was done ample justice to.
A visit was paid to the beautiful gardens of Glenbervie House and other places of interest in the locality. Along with the company were Rev. Mr Michie and Mr A. B. Henderson, organist.
After an enjoyable day in perfect weather had been spent, the company returned to town highly delighted with their excursion.
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On Tuesday afternoon within a shop in Allardice Street there were present at one and the same time three ladies whose ages were 76, 77, 77, all hale and hearty.
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