[JohnR]

More Info: The Part on the Boat Ramp May or May Not be an issue as it is a little ambiguous and will be clarified, I'd think, at the meeting...

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PLEASE HELP SAVE PUBLIC ACCESS AT THE DAUNIS RIGHT OF WAY

PUBLIC HEARING/VOTE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 @ 7:30 P.M.
BARRINGTON LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, 281 COUNTY ROAD
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-13
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 179
OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON

The Rhode Island Saltwater Angler’s Association (RISAA) has been monitoring the Daunis Right of Way (ROW) in Barrington for several years now. Members have put in a lot of time and effort keeping an eye of the ROW, picking up trash, and attending public meetings that would have any effect on the usage of the ROW

Attempts have been made to restrict nighttime parking at the Daunis Right of Way, which is located at the end of Nayatt road. The two parking spots on the right of way is the only way to access the shore for miles in either direction. Restricting nighttime parking would both exclude the public from enjoying sunrise and sunset during parts of the year and would eliminate the prime hours for fishing. Regardless of the outcome, this decision could set precedent throughout the state.

There has been more than one court battle over public access at this Right of Way, and each time the courts decided in favor of public access. Judge Procaccini ruled in Rhode Island Superior Court, “The Parcel is a right-of-way that is intended to accommodate the public at-large and not merely abutters for the property or those in walking distance. In such a case, automobile access is necessary and reasonable.”

I am asking all concerned anglers and members of the public, especially residents of the Town of Barrington, to show up to oppose any parking restrictions for the Daunis ROW. If you can’t attend the meeting for any reason, please write the town council stating your position. If you are married I encourage you to have your spouse attend or write a letter as well. Keep in mind that all CRMC designated public access locations are supposed to be open and accessible to the public 24/7. -- David B...