County communications tower upgrades progress; lessee proposal expected

Jul 14, 2026

Administrator Jill Flaherty told commissioners equipment has arrived for most tower sites and inspections/power restoration remain; the county expects a proposal from consultant David Libby for potential lessees and revenue-sharing options ahead of the next meeting.

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Administrator Jill Flaherty updated commissioners on the county’s communications tower upgrades, saying equipment for all sites except Phippsburg had arrived and that remaining steps depend on Central Maine Power (CMP) work (power restoration in West Bath) and pending inspections in Georgetown, Bowdoinham and Woolwich. "The site work is in process in Phippsburg; the tower is going to be delivered this week," Flaherty said.

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