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Springs Residents Sue, Hoping To Head Off Cell Tower At Historic Chapel

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Contractors for AT&T floated a red balloon over the St. Peter's Chapel in Springs, demonstrating the height of a cell tower the company is expected to soon ask the East Hampton Town Planning Board to approve. If the board denies it, then a shorter tower, concealed in a bell tower, will automatically be given approval under the requirements of a court settlement.

Contractors for AT&T floated a red balloon over the St. Peter's Chapel in Springs, demonstrating the height of a cell tower the company is expected to soon ask the East Hampton Town Planning Board to approve. If the board denies it, then a shorter tower, concealed in a bell tower, will automatically be given approval under the requirements of a court settlement.

authorMichael Wright on Mar 16, 2022
A group of Springs residents have filed a lawsuit hoping to head off the construction of a cellphone tower behind historic St. Peter’s Chapel on Old Stone Highway. The residents,... more

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