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Residents urge answers after utility and road work on West Harrisville Road; city says widening still in design

Harrisville City Council · January 14, 2026
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Multiple residents told the council they received no timely notice about utility and roadway work along West Harrisville Road, citing damaged yards, raised water meters and driveway access issues; city staff said the widening project remains in design and a property‑acquisition agent will contact affected owners.

HARRISVILLE — A stream of residents at Monday’s council meeting urged clearer communication and immediate solutions after visible construction and utility activity on West Harrisville Road.

Dan Bateman told the council he had been trying to get information about the project and bluntly said, “I need answers.” Marvin Farrell and others described property impacts they attribute to recent work: raised water meters sitting high above yard grade, irrigation ditches moved or disturbed, and steep driveway approaches where sidewalks or…

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