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The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors approved Verizon’s cell tower land development plan at In The Net Sports Complex and several requested waivers at the Aug. 12 meeting.

The proposed location is at 798 Airport Road on the back side of the property. Township officials shared the plan with LebTown, and it shows a proposed access drive, two parking spaces, and a turnaround area out of asphalt near the site. Then the tower and telecommunications compound would be fenced in at the end of the access drive.

Township manager John Eberly said Verizon has been discussing putting a cell tower in the area for about three years now and said it’s needed for the residents.

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