Shore and boat access threatened in barrington

[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...

Details:

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...

[afterhours]

i'll be there, i'm sure pogey steve and mike will too.

[Crafty Angler]

John - I'd be there if I could, Cap, but i'm already committed to a dinner celebrating the victory of a City Councilor my wife and I supported and worked to help re-elect - coincidentally, she's also the one responsible for maintaining and fighting for ROW's here in Newport.

Anyway, hope you get a good turn-out in support.

I told Mrs. Crafty just the other day I'm thinking of re-joining RISAA and volunteering for the Access Committee - she's already on the Board of Directors for Friends of the Waterfront here in Newport - and she's also the person who did the graphics for their waterfront access signs that are being posted all over Newport to denote ROW's - that's my girl!

Ya know, these recent attempts to deny access are starting to twist Uncle Crafty's man-panties in a knot

Like crime and rust, apparently this c-r-a-p never sleeps

[DZ]

Crafty,
I sent this ROW meeting info to Senator Paiva-Weed. We need the state to pressure CRMC to attend this meeting and stand up for the citizens of RI. They should tell the town it can't restrict parking and take them to court if they do. Another call to her from you or Kate Leonard would help. Maybe she'll send one of her staffers to the meeting.

DZ

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by DZ

Crafty,
I sent this ROW meeting info to Senator Paiva-Weed. We need the state to pressure CRMC to attend this meeting and stand up for the citizens of RI. They should tell the town it can't restrict parking and take them to court if they do. Another call to her from you or Kate Leonard would help. Maybe she'll send one of her staffers to the meeting.

DZ

D - The dinner we're going to is for Kate and Theresa will undoubtedly be there - I'll bend a couple of ears if I can while Im there and see what happens

I'll get in touch with Kate this afternoon and see if she can get thru to Theresa to get somebody to show for the meeting - I'll let ya know what transpires.

BTW, is the NCSWFC 1st meeting coming up soon

I was gonna email ya to see when at some point today -

[JohnR]

Be there

[JohnR]

Reminder for tonight...