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Residents complain to council about Newport Utilities right-of-way clearing, report property damage
Summary
Multiple residents told the board they experienced clearing of vegetation on utility rights-of-way that they say crossed onto private property, causing damage to trees, water lines and culverts; council members directed speakers to Newport Utilities' board while noting limited authority to intervene.
Several Newport-area residents used the public-comment period to complain about vegetation clearing along utility rights-of-way conducted on behalf of Newport Utilities. Complainants said contractors repeatedly entered private property without notice, removed longstanding vegetation and damaged water lines and culverts.
Phil Bohm said crews cleared a swath up his mountainside that removed rhododendrons…
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