New Canaan Getting New Cell Antenna

A request from Verizon Wireless to put a cell tower atop the water tower next to West Elementary School was approved. Verizon has an agreement with Aquarion Water Company, which owns the tower. Town attorney Chris Jarboe told the Selectmen the request is consistent with the state’s recommendation for shared use of utilities, and said the tower will be surrounded with a “shroud,” so the antenna will not be visible.
“It will look like a traditional water tower,” Jarboe said.
Verizon will use the same accessway that Aquarion uses to service the antenna.
Tom Stadler said he informed Dr. Michael Lagas, Director of Finance and Operations for New Canaan Public Schools, who in turn sent information about the request to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Abbey and West School Principal Dr. Jill Corrrenty. Stadler said no negative comments had been received.
The request will be presented to the Town Council at its meeting on May 18.