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Parlier delays Unwired Broadband decision after residents say crews damaged streets; council orders contractor‑paid oversight
Summary
After multiple residents reported broken water and sewer lines and unsafe open holes, the council continued the Unwired Broadband contract item to Dec. 10 and authorized city engineer oversight at Unwired's expense; motion passed on roll call.
The Parlier City Council voted on Nov. 12 to continue consideration of the city's contract with Unwired Broadband to its Dec. 10 meeting and to authorize the city engineer to monitor the contractor's work at the contractor's expense.
John Majors, vice president of operations for Unwired Broadband, told the council his company has two contract crews and two internal crews restoring hardscape and softscape across Parlier and said about 4,600 feet of drilling remain. "We have these crews dedicated a 100% to restoration," Majors said, and described the temporary asphalt patches as interim measures to avoid tripping hazards until final restoration crews complete work.
Residents at the meeting — including Barbara Jean and others —…
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