Opinion

Let's pack BHS for CN hearing

Posted August 10, 2008 11:00 pm

Greater Barrington! We need you one more time on the train issue!

On Aug. 27, 2008 there will be a public hearing in the presence of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) in the Barrington High School gymnasium. There will be an Open House from 4-6 p.m. where you can stop by and sign in, and from 6-9 p.m. there will be public commentary.

This is the most important time to voice your opinion on the purchase of the EJ&E line by the Canadian National Ry. to let them know that we are opposed to this transaction! We all know what an additional 15-20 trains a day would do to our villages.

When 3,000 of you came to the first meeting at Makray Memorial Golf Course, the STB noticed. The numbers attending were unprecedented. We need to DOUBLE our numbers at this hearing if we want them to pay attention to our point of view.

Please come and bring 10 friends with you! We want to pack the house to save our community!

David and Carol Nelson

Barrington

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