CONWAY — The Conway Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday rejected a proposal for a 130-foot cell tower off West Side Road in North Conway. Nearly 200 people signed petitions opposing the project.
The proposal from Vertical Bridge of Delray Beach, Fla, for 2699 West Side Road originally called for a 150-foot cell tower. It was reduced to 130 feet. The tower needed a special exception to be taller than 55 feet in height.
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