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Richmond parents and residents press Chariho leaders on snow clearing and student safety at Richmond Elementary
Summary
Multiple residents raised safety concerns at Richmond Elementary after a major snowstorm, saying sidewalks went uncleared and students were forced to walk in parking lots and on Route 138. The superintendent said the district has engaged the vendor and public works, will review video evidence, and will tighten contractual plowing expectations.
At the public‑comment segment of the Feb. 10 Chariho Regional School Committee meeting, several residents described unsafe conditions at Richmond Elementary following a major snowstorm and urged swift corrective action.
Bob Burns said his daughter, an honor‑roll student, received repeated tardiness write‑ups when doors opened at 7:20 a.m.; he said parents should not be expected to stand outside for 20 minutes in freezing weather and asked the committee to review pickup…
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