Town of Mendon AT&T / FirstNet Wireless Communications Facility and Tower: Balloon Test Notice New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T"), for itself and the federal First Responder Network Authority ("FirstNet") proposes to install a 140' monopole telecommunications tower at property located on property located off of U.S. Route 4 in Mendon owned by CVMENDON, LLC, Tax Map 06-02011.006, in the Ridgeline Overlay District. The Project will allow capabilities for FirstNet, a national statewide interoperable network for first responders, as well as improving AT&T coverage in Mendon and Chittenden. More information concerning the project can be found in the 248a Advance Notice dated November 8, 2019, which can be reviewed and downloaded at the following website link:
The Town of Mendon has asked AT&T to conduct a balloon test for the new facility in late January / early February 2020, when weather conditions are suitable. A balloon will be flown at a height of 140' in order to produce photographic simulations documenting the project's visibility. The balloon will be flown from roughly 9am until 1pm, and photographed from roads, highways, and locations requested by the Town. Once prepared, the photographic simulations will be available for viewing by the general public.