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Verizon Cell Tower Construction on Wildflower Drive

Summary

Verizon is seeking approval for a 129-foot tower where 100 feet is the maximum. The application is tabled to December 8, so the decision — and any neighborhood concerns about visual or property impacts — will come back next month.

At a glance

Total mentions
13
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Potential reduction in property values for surrounding homeowners.

✅Who benefits

Verizon and improved cell coverage in the area.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby property owners could see view or character impacts if the tower is approved.

Mentions & discussions (13)

MeetingNov 17, 2026

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes - Nov 17, 2026

Verizon is seeking approval for a 129-foot tower where 100 feet is the maximum. The application is tabled to December 8, so the decision — and any neighborhood concerns about visual or property impacts — will come back next month.

MeetingOct 13, 2026

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes - Oct 13, 2026

Verizon received approval for a 135-foot cell tower off Wildflower Drive to fill coverage gaps, despite resident pushback over its visual impact on the tree line. Experts testified that smaller towers or alternate sites like the local church wouldn't adequately fix the dead zones.

MeetingOct 6, 2026

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes - Oct 6, 2026

A proposed 125-foot cell tower along the scenic Seaway Trail sparked heavy pushback from residents and attorneys over aesthetics and property values. The board tabled the vote to explore landscaping and alternatives.

MeetingSep 8, 2026

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes - Sep 8, 2026

Verizon is seeking height variances for two 100+ foot cell towers on Lake Road and Wildflower Drive to fill coverage and capacity gaps. Residents strongly opposed both locations over visual impacts and property values, while town experts confirmed the technical need.

MeetingSep 1, 2026

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes - Sep 1, 2026

Residents along Lake Road and County Line Road strongly objected to a second 125-foot Verizon cell tower proposed near the Seaway Trail. Homeowners argued the tower is poorly sited, will harm property values, and questioned the necessity given existing infrastructure.

13WHAM-TVSep 1, 2026

Webster residents push back on proposed cell tower

Webster residents push back on proposed cell tower 13WHAM-TV

MeetingJul 2, 2026approved

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Jul 2, 2026

The town hired an independent RF engineering expert to evaluate two proposed Verizon cell towers to ensure coverage claims are properly vetted.

MeetingJun 18, 2026approved

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Jun 18, 2026

The Town Board discussed hiring an independent RF engineer, funded by Verizon through an escrow account, to evaluate the technical necessity of two proposed cell towers. The board delayed action to clarify potential additional testing costs and scope.

MeetingMay 7, 2026

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - May 7, 2026

Residents submitted written comments expressing strong opposition to a proposed Verizon cell tower at 1222 Wildflower Drive, citing visual impacts, environmental concerns regarding the Mill Creek watershed, and a lack of community transparency.

MeetingMay 5, 2026

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes - May 5, 2026

Verizon wants to build a 135-foot cell tower at 1222 Wildflower Drive to fill coverage gaps in residential neighborhoods. Neighbors pushed back with a petition, questioning why other carriers work fine without giant towers and raising concerns about aesthetics.

MeetingApr 7, 2026

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes - Apr 7, 2026

Verizon presented an update on a proposed 125-foot cell tower near Lake Avenue and County Line Road. Board members strongly pushed back against the location, expressing frustration that the property owner wouldn't consider alternative spots on the farm and criticizing the visual impact on a scenic Lake Road corridor.

MeetingApr 2, 2026approved

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Apr 2, 2026

Residents strongly objected to a proposed 120-foot Verizon cell tower in a residential neighborhood, citing health concerns, declining property values, and negative impacts on Mill Creek wildlife.

MeetingMar 3, 2026tabled

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes - Mar 3, 2026

Residents and board members expressed concern over the visibility of a proposed 125-foot cell tower on Lake Road. Officials suggested relocating the structure further back into farm fields to minimize aesthetic impacts on the neighborhood.

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