Residents tell council of sinkholes, standing water and possible sewer problems

Oct 13, 2026

During public comment, multiple residents reported sinkholes and standing water near homes and asked the council to inspect whether old tile or sewer connections are causing the issues; staff agreed to inspect with resident permission.

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The council heard several public comments about sinkholes and standing water that residents said have grown worse over the last two years. One contributor noted, "They're about 3 feet deep," and asked the council to determine whether the sinkholes align with the town's sewer main or an old tile line.

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