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Board approves Milestone Towers lease for Westside Intermediate cell tower
Summary
The Wicomico County Board of Education approved a lease with Milestone Towers Limited Partnership to construct and manage a mobile phone tower on property at Westside Intermediate School. Administration said the community response was positive and legal counsel reviewed the terms.
The Wicomico County Board of Education voted to approve a lease with Milestone Towers Limited Partnership to allow construction and management of a mobile phone communications tower on the grounds of Westside Intermediate School.
Chair Malone introduced the motion by recommendation of the superintendent, and Dr. Reger told the board administration had negotiated what it considered fair terms and had engaged the public by phone and mail and at a public meeting. "All feedback from the public was positive," Dr. Reger said, urging approval.
The board approved the lease by roll-call vote. The motion was moved from the dais ("So moved") and seconded; the roll call recorded aye votes from Mr. Palmer, Miss Hazel, Mr. Platts, Mrs. Beecham, Mr. Brown, Dr. Ennis and Chair Malone.
Why it matters: supporters said the tower will improve phone service in the Hebron area and that the district followed legal and procurement review before returning the item for a vote. There was no recorded opposition during the meeting.
Next steps: administration will finalize the lease and proceed with permitting and construction coordination with the vendor and the city of Salisbury as required.
