Verizon Wireless Small Cell Antenna on Schoolhouse Road
Guilderland
Summary
Verizon's proposal to install a 46-foot utility pole and small cell antenna on Schoolhouse Road raised resident concerns regarding property value depreciation, aesthetic impact, and health effects. The board approved the permit after ensuring compliance with federal radio frequency safety limits and adding aesthetic painting requirements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $10,000 removal bond will be required to ensure future decommissioning of the pole.
Verizon wireless customers in the area will experience improved cellular and emergency service coverage.
Nearby property owners near 215 Schoolhouse Road face potential visual impacts and perceived property value concerns.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals - May 20, 2026
Verizon's proposal to install a 46-foot utility pole and small cell antenna on Schoolhouse Road raised resident concerns regarding property value depreciation, aesthetic impact, and health effects. The board approved the permit after ensuring compliance with federal radio frequency safety limits and adding aesthetic painting requirements.
Zoning Board of Appeals - May 6, 2026
Verizon wants to replace a utility pole on Schoolhouse Road to install a small cell tower antenna. Nearby residents pushed back hard, raising worries about radio frequency radiation and lower property values.
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