OTISFIELD — Verizon Wireless has been cleared to move ahead with plans to construct a communications tower on property at 264 Bill Hill Road. A group of residents had appealed the Otisfield Planning Board’s final approval for the project the day after it was granted, on May 12. The Appeals Board held a hearing on […]
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Otisfield’s appeals board rejects request to overturn cell tower approval
Appeals Board upholds Planning Board’s approval of Verizon Wireless’ application to construct a communications tower off Bell Hill Road in Otisfield.
AT&T cellphone tower permit affirmed by Weld Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals voted the appeal was timely, but in all other matters supported the Planning Board’s latest decision.
Otisfield planners approve fact finding for cell tower
OTISFIELD — Eight months after beginning its application process, Verizon Wireless, Inc. has cleared another hurdle in its bid to build a communications tower in Otisfield. Planning Board Chair Karen Turino presented her findings of fact package to the other members of the board at Tuesday night’s meeting. Board members had reviewed copies of the […]
Verizon granted conditional approval to build cell tower
OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s Planning Board met on April 13 for further review of Verizon Wireless’ application for a cell tower to be built at 264 Bell Hill Road. The property is owned by Ronald Balistreri, who has a lease agreement with Verizon. Scott Anderson of Verrill Dana Law attended to represent the applicant during the […]
Battle to bring cell, internet reception to Otisfield resumes
Lines are redrawn during a sometimes contentious hearing about constructing a communications tower in Otisfield.
Otisfield Planning Board holds cell tower public hearing
OTISFIELD — Residents of Otisfield will be be able to comment and pose questions about Verizon Wireless’ plans to construct a communications tower on property located at 264 Bell Hill Road at a public hearing on Mar. 23. The planning board approved Verizon’s application at its Feb. 23 meeting. The hearing is scheduled for 6 […]
Otisfield planners accept cell tower application
The next phase of the review process is a public hearing, which will be held on Mar. 23 at 6 p.m.
Verizon Wireless seeks approval for proposed cell tower in Otisfield
The tower would be 70 feet shorter than one U.S. Cellular was prevented from building eight years ago.
Verizon Wireless sizes up cell tower in Otisfield
Only about 30% of residents have adequate cellphone reception.