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Canton Township board adopts sidewalk repair plan after public hearing; residents raise concerns about utility damage and assessment costs
Summary
After a public hearing, the board adopted Resolution No. 2026-16 finding the necessity of the 2026 sidewalk repair program. Engineering outlined a 15-year cycle and homeowner options; residents urged holding utilities accountable and noted steep individual assessments.
The Canton Charter Township Board of Trustees opened a public hearing and then adopted Resolution No. 2026-16, finding the necessity of the 2026 sidewalk repair program after a presentation by engineering staff and public comment.
Erica Hidalgo of the township engineering services described the program’s history and process. "The sidewalk program was implemented in 1999," Hidalgo said, and staff typically operates a roughly 15-year cycle, inspecting sidewalks, marking repairs and mailing estimate letters to homeowners. Hidalgo explained the marking system — red for township responsibility and green for homeowner responsibility — and said construction is expected to begin June 1.
The presentation emphasized…
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