Free Saturday parking in December

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As the holiday shopping season gets underway, Rockville Centre mayor Francis X. Murray gave residents an early gift of free parking for patrons every Saturday in December.

Murray made the announcement in hopes of attracting more patrons and promoting the importance of local shopping and supporting small businesses in the village.

“When you buy local, you support local families, promote employment and add to our tax base,” said Murray. “Buying locally sustains the unique character and quality of life that exists in Rockville Centre. We have a great variety of shops to meet every holiday shopping list.”

Businesses in the village were very pleased with the announcement.

“The free parking is a huge deal,” said Lucky Finds Boutique owner Shannon McComb.

According to elocal.com, if citizens of an average American city were to shift 10% of their spending to local businesses, it would bring an additional $235 million per year to that community’s economy.