New Cell Tower Proposal by Springs Fire District Faces Few Hurdles to Approval - 27 East

New Cell Tower Proposal by Springs Fire District Faces Few Hurdles to Approval

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The Springs Fire District's existing tower on Fort Pond Boulevard, as seen from Talmage Farm Lane.

The Springs Fire District's existing tower on Fort Pond Boulevard, as seen from Talmage Farm Lane.

The new cell tower proposed for the Springs Fire Department headquarters will be basically identical to the existing one, but relocated to the center of the property where it will conform with town setback requirements. 
MICHAEL WRIGHT

The new cell tower proposed for the Springs Fire Department headquarters will be basically identical to the existing one, but relocated to the center of the property where it will conform with town setback requirements. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The existing tower, which was built without town approvals, would have needed dozens of variances to remain in place because it sits too close to neighboring property lines and homes. 
MICHAEL WRIGHT

The existing tower, which was built without town approvals, would have needed dozens of variances to remain in place because it sits too close to neighboring property lines and homes. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Apr 12, 2023
The Springs Fire District has proposed constructing a new 150-foot-tall cellular tower behind the firehouse that will conform to new town codes for such structures and could have a quick... more

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