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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Cell Tower Neighbors Will Keep Fighting If Sharon ZBA OKs Project

The zoning board might vote Wednesday night.

A Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals vote on AT&T's proposed wireless communications tower might not settle the matter. If the ZBA approves AT&T's requests, "we would certainly expect to continue to fight," said attorney Christopher Heep, who represents "a group of neighbors." The board might vote at its Wednesday meeting, at 7 p.m. at the Sharon Town Offices. The public hearing was continued from Jan. 25 at AT&T's request. AT&T eyes building a 120-foot-tall monopole telecommunications tower at two sites on town-owned land at Sharon's 411 East Foxboro St. AT&T also has applied for approval at 68 Mohawk St., its preferred site. Acting Chairman Kevin McCarville had anticipated the ZBA voting on the matter Jan. 11. However, that night, the board …

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Jan. 11 Sharon ZBA Decision On AT&T Tower Possible

Selectmen interview two members for reappointment Tuesday night.

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals could vote on AT&T's proposed wireless communications tower on Jan. 11, Vice Chairman Kevin McCarville told selectmen Tuesday night. The ZBA most recently discussed the project, which faces neighborhood opposition, on Nov. 9. The board continued the public hearing until Jan. 11. Selectmen interviewed McCarville and member Lee Wernick Tuesday night as candidates for reappointment. McCarville is chairing the zoning meetings while ZBA Chairman John Lee is in Afghanistan serving with the Massachusetts Army National Guard. McCarville said that while "nothing is 100 percent," it "wouldn't surprise me if a decision is made at the Jan. 11" meeting. AT&T seeks ZBA approval for a 120-feet-tall monopole at two sites…

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