Orland Park board votes to halt Astound and other fiber construction amid resident complaints
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The Village Board passed a Dec. 12 resolution halting Astound and other fiber-optic construction in Orland Park after residents reported unsafe, incomplete and disruptive work; the village said it will hold providers accountable while noting state law generally permits such installations.
Mayor Jim Dodge said the Village of Orland Park on Dec. 12 passed a resolution halting Astound and all other fiber-optic construction activity within village limits after receiving resident complaints about the work.
Dodge said residents described the installations as 'unsafe, incomplete, and disruptive,' and that the board passed the resolution to hold companies accountable. He noted that 'state law allows those companies to install fiber optic service,' but said the village will prioritize keeping residents informed and ensuring work is done 'the right way.'
The announcement did not include a vote tally or identify the mover or seconder of the resolution. The mayor did not report any response from Astound or other providers during the briefing.
Next steps were not spelled out in detail in the briefing; the village statement focused on enforcement and oversight. The board’s resolution and any follow-up requirements or timelines were not specified in the remarks.