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Tolland officials begin public review of proposal to replace 100-foot tower with 130-foot structure at Station 44107
Summary
Town staff presented a preliminary plan to replace an existing 100-foot tower at Station 44107 with a new 130-foot tower; staff said Verizon would build it at no cost to the town and pay annual rent, but questions remain about who will pay construction costs and long-term ownership.
Town staff brought an early-stage proposal to the Nov. 25 Tolland Town Council to replace a 100-foot communications tower at Station 44107 with a new 130-foot tower intended to improve public-safety radio and cellular coverage.
Brian, the town manager, told the council the proposal would carry no upfront cost to the town and that the carrier would pay an annual payment. “They will pay for the bills, over annual $33,000 a year payments,” he said while describing projected lease revenue and the option to license space to other carriers. Staff estimated that additional carrier leases could provide modest ongoing…
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