WARREN — A local business owner says he may leave Warren if city council votes to reopen Dana Street where his business is located.

Christopher Alan, owner of AutoParkit, said he wants Dana Street to stay closed to help his business run smoothly and stay secure, but some council members argue the street should be open for public use. A final vote date is not yet set.

Alan said closing Dana Street is key to his business. He said he needs the street to move materials, run forklifts and keep his property secure.

“I can’t secure the campus with people driving 80 miles an hour up the street, motorcycles running up and down the street,” Alan said. “We’ve had three break-ins in the last month, three, and that’s because I still have to let people come through.”

He argues the street is not need

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