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Macomb Township homeowners say utility crews are leaving yards torn up for weeks, months
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Evan Sery , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The damage has been left unrepaired for weeks or months in some cases. Utility crews have been installing high-speed fiber lines, leaving some homeowners with torn up yards and broken sprinklers.
Utility crews have been installing high-speed fiber lines, leaving some homeowners with torn up yards and broken sprinklers. The damage has been left unrepaired for weeks or months in some cases. Homeowners report piles of dirt on sidewalks and other messes. Some have taken it upon themselves to repair damaged property, such as sprinklers, without assistance from the responsible companies.
Further details about the situation are available from the source. The installation work is being done by companies including AT&T and T-Mobile.
The full story, including video, provides more information about the issue and the affected homeowners.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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