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Board presses for clearer town plan language as cell‑tower review proceeds
Summary
Select board members urged the planning commission and regional bodies to clear obstacles to a proposed cell‑tower project, said coverage is urgent as copper lines are removed, and discussed permitting and tower height issues that limit carrier participation.
Board members discussed the status of a cell‑tower application tied to a property off Boarderville Road. The application is now with the state; prior approvals and subsequent objections reduced the proposed tower height from 140 feet to 120 feet, which board members said would limit carriers and reduce coverage. One board speaker, speaking from his experience as a fire chief, said the region still lacks reliable communications and urged proactive cooperation across towns and with the new county sheriff when in office.
Discussion covered technical and planning constraints: speakers mentioned the state's new radio plan, Act 250 land‑use considerations, and the need to ensure the town plan allows adequate height for towers (one speaker suggested permitting up to 200 feet in the town plan). Members agreed to coordinate with the planning commission and prepare for public outreach so residents understand the tradeoffs between coverage and siting concerns.
