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It's getting cold out, and people are desperate. This is a sensitive issue that I hate to even bring up, but the line has been crossed far too frequently lately.

Panhandlers are approaching car doors as people park, essentially cornering them inside their cars. First ask for money, and if received, ask for a ride somewhere to buy a warm drink.
I've been around here long enough to know how to handle this, and have the luxury of not being easily intimidated physically. However, I've gotten multiple complaints from out of town/state visitors. Pretty embarrassing.

I am sympathetic to the situation. Due to being on the path between downtown and the emergency shelter, the upper part of Wooster Square bears a unique burden when it comes to the city's homeless population. The colder it gets, the worse it gets.
Would appreciate some action here, we have many cold months ahead of us.