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Commissioners approve Verizon lease for antenna on county tower; staff says it will offset law‑enforcement center costs
Summary
Pender County approved a draft lease allowing Verizon Wireless to place cellular antennas on a county-owned communications tower in Burgaw. County staff said the arrangement will generate lease revenue and could save over $100,000 in construction costs for the new law‑enforcement center.
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a draft lease to allow Verizon Wireless to install an antenna on a county‑owned communications tower in Burgaw, a move county staff said will improve cell coverage for residents and first responders and generate lease revenue for the county.
Devon (staff presenter) told the board the arrangement will reduce…
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