Politics & Government
Balloon Test Held, Site Somewhat Visible
T-Mobile held a balloon test at the library to determine the visibility of a possible tower.
T-Mobile held a balloon test Saturday in an effort to determine the visibility of a possible cell tower off to the side of the Bridgewater Township Library.
The balloon could be seen from a few locations around the library, and the intersections of surrounding residential streets. The balloon could also be seen from certain areas surrounding the Prince Rodgers Baseball Field.
The T-Mobile balloon test had first been scheduled for May 4 and then May 11, but both were cancelled because of forecasted high winds.
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With a settlement possible, T-Mobile conducted the balloon test to determine if there is a possibility for constructing a cell tower in a location other than the Green Knoll Fire House.
The zoning board, in May 2012, denied an application from T-Mobile to build a cell tower at the fire house. T-Mobile subsequently filed suit against the township.
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According to a letter filed April 5 with the United States District Court in Trenton, the township and T-Mobile are in the midst of discussing a possible settlement, which would identify municipal-owned property as a possible location for the monopole facility.
But before the township would consent to the settlement, the letter said, it requested that a balloon test be conducted on the property.
According to a post on the township website, the reason for the test was to “determine the visual impact of a cellular tower at the library site should an alternate site be chosen.”
Did you get a chance to check out the balloon test? Do you think the library would be a good site for the tower?
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