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Businesses and residents criticize Main Street resurfacing communication; council debates service director contract and hiring process
Summary
Business owners, residents and council members raised concerns about poor notice and contractor communication during Main Street resurfacing. Speakers questioned the interim service director’s availability and the mayor’s hiring authority; council said the hiring and confirmation process is governed by the city charter.
Multiple business owners and residents told the council they were surprised and inconvenienced by recent Main Street resurfacing work, saying they received inadequate notice from the contractor and city and that signage and detours were insufficient.
Michael Matheny, a Main Street business owner, said employees and customers were stranded because work closed the road and no clear detour or advance notice was provided; he said deliveries were missed and vehicles damaged while maneuvering around the work. Other members of the…
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