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Village attorney warns of legal limits as three companies seek to install fiber in Riverwoods right-of-way
Summary
Village Attorney Hubert reported three companies have approached the village about installing fiber in the right-of-way; he cautioned federal telecom law and recent court rulings constrain local permit fees and outright prohibitions, and staff will work on a local policy.
Village Attorney Hubert told trustees the village has received inquiries from three companies interested in installing fiber-optic infrastructure in village right-of-way and said the legal framework limits local authority to prohibit such installations.
"The village is constrained by federal law... intended to spur the spread of Internet and…
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