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Resident warns council that development-driven crowding risks public safety, calls for action
Summary
At the public forum a West Warwick resident urged the council to prioritize safety and rethink development patterns, saying the town risks repeating past tragedies if growth proceeds without plans for parking, egress and emergency access. The council heard an extended statement criticizing code enforcement and eviction practices.
Amanda Flynn of West Warwick delivered a lengthy public comment during the Nov. 4 public forum, urging the council to prioritize safety as development and housing density increase.
"This town has long forgotten what safety means," Flynn said, criticizing what she…
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