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Fair City businesses urge Huron officials to address road closures, dust and communication around DOT project
Summary
Small-business owners in the Fair City addition told the Huron City Commission that a state road project has disrupted customer access, caused dust and equipment damage, and been accompanied by poor communication. Commissioners agreed to seek a DOT progress update and follow up with the business owner.
At a Huron City Commission public forum, resident and Fair City business owner Jennifer E. Hofer read a letter asking city leaders, the Greater Huron Development Corporation and the Huron Chamber of Commerce for clearer communication and mitigation during a state-led infrastructure project affecting the Fair City addition.
Hofer said the work has disrupted operations for family-owned businesses, produced dust and access limitations and led to equipment damage. “Jay and his family has lost 3 compressors on their cooling units. Nothing has been done for us,” she said. “We want to stay open. We want to contribute. But we cannot do it alone.”
The commission’s assistant engineer, Dennis Bennett, confirmed there is a weekly progress meeting with the state…
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