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Marshall County commissioners approve broadband and utility permits, grant Nipsco emergency work authority
Summary
The board unanimously approved several right-of-way and service permits for fiber and cable companies and granted Nipsco retroactive authorization to begin emergency gas repairs after an underground leak on Dewey Street.
Marshall County commissioners approved a package of routine right-of-way and utility permits and granted emergency authority for an underground gas repair at their Dec. 15 meeting.
The board voted to approve a permit for Bridesbeet to install or replace fiber along Michigan and 11th Road, followed by an approved Comcast new-service permit for 19549 7th Road and a BSM Group request for additional fiber from Michigan to 12th to U.S. 31. Chair (Unidentified Speaker 1) called for votes and commissioners recorded aye on each motion.
Commissioners also approved a retroactive authorization for Nipsco to begin work addressing an underground gas leak west of U.S. 31 on Dewey Street after county staff described the situation as an emergency. Unidentified Speaker 4 explained the leak required prep work and said the permit would follow; the board agreed to allow crews to proceed immediately to protect public safety.
All routine permits were approved by voice vote under the board's regular consent-style process. No public comment was recorded on those items.
The board did not identify any new conditions or special mitigation measures tied to the broadband or cable permits during the meeting; construction and right-of-way concerns were handled as part of the permit approvals.
