County approves Farmers Mutual Telephone right‑of‑way permit; M16 paving project update
Oct 23, 2025
Supervisors approved a right‑of‑way permit for Farmers Mutual Telephone Company to install a cell‑tower‑style service along F16 west of M16 and received an update that the M16 pavement project is largely paved south of Highway 44 with shoulders and striping to follow.
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The Shelby County Board voted to approve a right‑of‑way permit requested by Farmers Mutual Telephone Company to provide a new service installation described by county roads staff as similar to a cell tower along F16 west of M16. Chris Richardson, the county Secondary Road official, told supervisors he had insurance and documentation on file and recommended approval; supervisors moved, seconded and voted to approve the permit.
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