Residents complain about calcium-carbonate spraying and late-night fiber construction

At the June 17 Clyde Park council meeting, resident Barbara Earnest asked the council to record “an official complaint about the spraying of calcium carbonate on the town streets on or about June 10th, 2024,” saying the substance caused health issues for her dog and raising broader health and environmental concerns.

Carla Williams followed with a separate public comment objecting to the conduct of fiber-optic construction crews, saying they worked past 10 p.m., failed to leave sites in a reasonable state, and left trenches uncovered. Council members said they would review procedures for ground restoration and hours of operation.

Mayor Sydney Wiley and council members discussed enforcement of town codes where applicable and asked staff to pursue restorative actions with the contractor. No formal motion or vote was recorded in response to these public comments; council discussion focused on ensuring proper restoration and late-hours controls moving forward.