Old Mill Cell Tower Application Scheduled Wednesday

The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to continue testimony on an application to build a cell tower on Old Mill Road that has been unpopular with some neighbors of the proposed site.

Cellular carrier T-Moblie, based in Bellevue, Wash., wants to build a 120-foot tower at 1817 Old Mill Road.

At previous meetings, residents living near the proposed site have publicly panned the idea.

Representatives for the company have previously testified that additional towers are needed to close gaps in the company’s coverage area.

T-Mobile has two other open applications are for proposed towers at 3304 Belmar Blvd., near the Glendola Firehouse, 5100 Belmar Boulevard, just west of Route 34.

The company, which just weeks ago withdrew a fourth application to build a tower on Hospital Road, has nine cell towers either existing or proposed in town.

T-Mobile, like all cellular providers, is under orders by the Federal Communications Commission to provide a reliable network and the towers in each location will fill current gaps in its coverage, thereby satisfying the company's federal mandate, T-mobile representatives have said.

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The Board of Adjustment's regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at town hall, 2700 Allaire Rd.

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