T Mobile Seeks Approval for Wireless Facility Expansion in Goshen on Pulaski Highway

The Planning Board of Goshen convened on July 17, 2025, to discuss a site plan application from T-Mobile Northeast LLC for a wireless communications facility located on approximately 51 acres along Pulaski Highway and County Road 6. The meeting was led by Chairman Frank Ferraro, who outlined the proposal for a colocation facility on an existing 150-foot monopole tower, which currently hosts AT&T as the sole carrier.

T-Mobile's application includes the installation of eight panel antennas at a height of 137 feet, with AT&T's antennas positioned above at 147 feet. The proposal also encompasses the addition of a single equipment cabinet and a temporary 2-foot diameter dish for fiber backhaul, which will be removed once permanent fiber service is established.

During the discussion, it was noted that T-Mobile's adjustments to the original plan, specifically reducing the height of three antennas from eight feet to six feet, allowed the project to qualify as a minor facility under local zoning regulations. This change was made to avoid the need for a special permit, streamlining the approval process.

Board members raised questions regarding the necessity of the installation, structural integrity, and potential interference with AT&T's existing equipment. T-Mobile representatives confirmed that while no specific mapping of service gaps was provided, the company's investment indicated a clear demand for improved service in the area. They also assured the board that structural evaluations had been conducted to ensure the monopole could support the additional equipment, and that there would be no interference between the two carriers due to their operation on different frequency bands.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of enhancing wireless service in Goshen, and the board will continue to review the application as part of the ongoing planning process. Further discussions and evaluations are expected in future meetings as the project progresses.