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The New Bedford YMCA is now charging non-members for parking in its lot after 7 p.m.

This change is due to YMCA members having difficulty finding parking.

Unauthorized parking could result in vehicles being towed.

NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford YMCA has started cracking down on unauthorized use of its parking lot. Non-members looking to use the lot while they visit downtown destinations other than the YMCA can now do so legitimately in the evening — but they'll have to pay.

"Recently our members have shared they are unable to secure parking," wrote YMCA SouthCoast Director of Marketing & Communications Cait Joseph in an email. "In order to meet our members' needs who use our facility for a variety of services, programs and community events, parking is permitted

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