To the Editor:

Like many others who attended the recent McHenry Zoning Board meeting, I am vehemently opposed to the construction of a gas station/convenience store at Richmond Road and Pearl Street, directly across from St. Mary’s Church and Montini School.

Besides the increased traffic danger to school children crossing the coming expansion of Richmond Road, this residential area has historical significance worth preserving, and there is already considerable traffic backup at the fire station intersection nearby.