Cell tower construction at Transfer Station
Project affects land use, visual impact, and potential revenue at a municipal site.
The cell tower project at the Transfer Station advanced from initial height and repeater discussions in March through a May site visit and into the design phase, with the first plans and pricing due in early June 2026.
The proposed construction of a 205-foot cell tower at the Transfer Station first surfaced during the Select Board's March 31, 2026 meeting as part of ongoing discussions about height specifications and the potential for Verizon to fund town radio repeaters.
At the April 14 meeting the board shifted focus to the technical requirements, costs, and licensing needed for a repeater mounted on the Transfer Station tower, establishing the site as the preferred location.
On April 28 the board responded to the need for further site evaluation by scheduling a joint visit with a communications company to finalize repeater specifications.
The May 6 site visit at the Transfer Station's Wood Bank area with Network Building & Consulting allowed officials to assess construction feasibility directly.
Following the visit, the May 12 update reported that a location had been selected pending lease agreement with an abutting landowner, after which Verizon would advance to the design phase subject to Planning Board review.
By the May 26 meeting the project had progressed to the point where the first design plan and pricing were projected for early June 2026, moving the matter toward formal review.
First design plan and pricing expected in early June 2026, followed by Planning Board review.
Members feature
Ask questions. Get answers with receipts.
Ask about anything covered on this page and get a plain-English answer that links to the report, the official records, and the exact moment in the meeting video.
Create a free accountFree with a MeetingWatch account — no card, no spam.
Already a member? Sign in
Ask questions about any meeting
Open a community, board, issue, or meeting and I can answer from its records — with links to the report, official documents, and the exact moment in the video.
Then reopen this button to start asking.
AI-generated from meeting records — verify against the linked sources. Conversations are stored (privacy).