Proposed 150-Foot Cell Tower on Whiskey Road
Town of Brookhaven
Summary
Homeland Towers and Verizon Wireless are seeking a use variance to build a 150-foot cell tower on Whiskey Road in Middle Island. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, citing aesthetic impacts, property devaluation, environmental concerns, and safety issues in a quiet residential area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property values for nearby homes could be negatively impacted by the installation of a commercial monopole.
Wireless customers and telecommunication companies seeking improved cellular coverage and network capacity.
Immediate neighbors on Whiskey Road facing visual obstruction and potential aesthetic degradation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals - Oct 7, 2026
Homeland Towers and Verizon Wireless are seeking a use variance to build a 150-foot cell tower on Whiskey Road in Middle Island. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, citing aesthetic impacts, property devaluation, environmental concerns, and safety issues in a quiet residential area.
Town Board - Sep 17, 2026
Residents strongly opposed a proposed 150-foot cell tower at a Medford horse farm, citing aesthetic impacts, property devaluation, and health concerns, while the applicant defended the height as necessary for carrier co-location and fire department communications. The Town Board adjourned the hearing to November to explore alternatives.
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