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Village board to seek public comment on tougher road‑opening rules for utilities
Summary
Board scheduled a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 78‑10 to require broader street restoration after utility trenching, aligning village rules with neighboring municipalities.
The Village Board of Trustees agreed to schedule a public hearing this summer to consider amending Chapter 78‑10 to expand utility-company responsibilities when opening village streets. Joseph, Superintendent of Building/Representative, told the board the draft would require wider repairs—often curb‑to‑curb or from section to intersection—rather than piecemeal trench repairs.
The proposed change would trigger a public hearing in August (to be announced at the July open board meeting), village counsel will review the final language, and the board will accept public comment before any local law is…
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