Editorial: A dangerous situation

Posted 1/20/25

Last week the Barrington Times reported on a property dispute on County Road — the owners of a new bakery lost an important access point to their parking lot when the abutting property owner …

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Editorial: A dangerous situation

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Last week the Barrington Times reported on a property dispute on County Road — the owners of a new bakery lost an important access point to their parking lot when the abutting property owner erected a fence across the rear entranceway. 

The dispute has grown to involve legal maneuvers and a deep dive into decisions by previous town boards and commissions. At its core is a serious safety concern. Currently, the bakery is limited to one very narrow access point into its parking lot. Vehicles must navigate carefully — waiting their turn to either enter or exit — the driveway off County Road. A motorist moving too quickly or growing slightly distracted can turn the simple chore of driving to the bakery into a dangerous situation. 

“Somebody’s going to get really hurt,” said bakery owner, Hercilia Corona, during an interview earlier this month. “Some kid is going to zip over here on a bicycle and something’s going to happen.”

This is a situation where the Town of Barrington could and should get involved. For decades, the town has worked to create safer roads, safer pedestrian pathways, better sidewalks and alternate routes of travel. Through bike connections, turning lanes, marked crosswalks and smart traffic designs, the town has worked to improve safety and reduce congestion.

This fence is a direct affront to those efforts.

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