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Resident urges Oakland council to review county record, weigh in on proposed radio tower near borough border
Summary
William Sisti told the council he and other residents attended a county meeting opposing a company proposal for a transmission tower near the Oakland–Mahwah border; he urged the council to research the county process and consider voicing opposition when appropriate.
William Sisti, a resident of 12 Eagle Crest Place, told the council he recently attended a Bergen County meeting where a private company requested permission to build a transmission tower on a high peak near the Oakland–Mahwah border.
"A couple people from Oakland came, and 10 or 15 other people came and spoke about their opposition to it," Sisti said, noting the county was taking public comment and had not decided whether to accept the proposal for further review.
Sisti questioned whether alternative sites such as Harriman State Park or already developed tower locations might be preferable and urged the council to review the county record and be prepared to register a position if the matter comes before county decision-makers. He also described the limited local benefit he perceived for cell service in remote mountain areas.
Why it matters: A transmission tower on a ridge that borders Oakland could affect viewsheds, property values and local conservation or Highlands restrictions and may generate prolonged public comment and intergovernmental coordination between the borough and Bergen County.
The council did not debate or vote on the county application during the meeting; Sisti encouraged local officials to follow the county process and consider making a formal comment when appropriate.
