Cell Tower Expansion Proposal Draws Ire In Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. -- Residents of a Somers neighborhood are fighting to keep the expansion of a cellphone towner from happening, according to the Somers Record.

Somers residents are fighting the proposed expansion of a cellphone tower.
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Joe Jenkins

08/01/2016 5:30 p.m.

Heritage Hills residents are calling on town officials from prevent Verizon Wireless from creating and "eyesore" by expanding on a residential tower. Officials, however, say their hands may be tied due to a federal statute that calls for speedy approval of telecom requests, the Somers Record reported.

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