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Residents urge pause on Heritage subdivision sidewalk; council schedules work session
Summary
Homeowners from Old Farm Road and Country Club Drive told council they were not notified about a proposed $153,000 sidewalk project affecting nine lots, warned of tree loss and financial burden, and asked council to suspend follow-up; council scheduled a March 3 work session to continue the discussion.
Dozens of Oxford residents spoke during public comment on Feb. 21 to oppose a proposed sidewalk project affecting the Heritage subdivision (Old Farm Road and Country Club Drive), saying they learned of the plan from news coverage rather than direct city outreach and asking council to pause or postpone further work until homeowners are consulted.
J. Marcus Joe said he became aware of reporting about a $153,000 sidewalk proposal on Feb. 13 and told council, “There is no publicly known reason for it,” urging the city to…
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