LETTER Re: Weekapaug Fire District Subpoena Letters

Document Date: December 7, 2023

After the ACLU of RI received complaints about letters that have been sent by the Weekapaug Fire District to certain individuals regarding a pending matter before the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) addressing a right-of-way dispute over Spring Avenue access to the shore, this letter was sent requesting the District to withdraw these letters.

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