Do you have a sidewalk? Did you shovel it following the snowstorm?

Barrington town manager issues warnings to six businesses

By Josh Bickford
Posted 2/14/17

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha stopped by six local businesses on Friday afternoon that failed to clear the snow off their sidewalks following last week's snowstorms. 

Mr. Cunha said he …

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Do you have a sidewalk? Did you shovel it following the snowstorm?

Barrington town manager issues warnings to six businesses

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Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha stopped by six local businesses on Friday afternoon that failed to clear the snow off their sidewalks following last week's snowstorms. 

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Mr. Cunha said he spoke with people at each of the businesses and issued "a nice friendly warning" to clear the snow or face a $50 fine. Town law states that any business or resident whose property has a sidewalk is required to clear snow from that sidewalk by 6 p.m. on the day following the storm. Mr. Cunha said he is concerned about pedestrian safety — specifically, he is worried about children who have to walk in the roadway while getting to the bus stop. 

The town manager said businesses are not the only ones failing to follow the law. He said there are numerous residents along New Meadow Road, in Country Club plat, and along Maple Avenue who did not clear snow off their sidewalks following last week's storms.

"I've heard some complaints from people," Mr. Cunha said. 

The town manager made a point of saying that he had revisited all the businesses who received warnings late last week, and all six shops had cleared the snow from their abutting sidewalks. 

Anyone who is physically unable to clear the snow and unable to pay for someone else to clear it, may contact the Barrington DPW at 247-1907 to request assistance from the town. 

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