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Residents press city on MetroNet fiber work after utility hits and front‑yard damage
Summary
Residents at the Jan. 8 Roads & Safety meeting urged city staff to tighten oversight of private fiber builds after utility hits, damaged light posts and multiple hand‑holes in yards; the city said contractors must submit permits and post surety bonds, and that MetroNet received a stop‑work order that was resolved.
Residents told the Roads & Safety Committee on Jan. 8 that private fiber construction in Stowe had caused damage to lawns, light posts and landscaping, and raised concerns about notification, repeated excavation and multiple utility boxes being installed in front yards.
Engineering staff described the permitting and inspection process that private fiber companies must follow. "All contractors performing work within the city right of way or utility easement are required to submit plans and apply for a permit," the engineer explained, adding that contractors must post…
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