New Cell Tower Law To Be Signed in Branford Today

Today will be a historic moment for when holds a bill signing ceremony at , 35 Indian Point Road. The signing will take place at 12:30 p.m. The event will “commemorate the passage of Public Act 12-165, a new law designed to give Connecticut towns increased opportunity for input when it comes to determining the location of cellular communications towers,” Malloy’s office stated in a press release. The Governor will be joined by the and local town officials.

Deciding on locations for cell towers is usually ; most recently back and forth regarding the placement of a tower in the area of the towns. North Atlantic Towers and AT&T met with representatives of both towns as well as the Connecticut Siting Council back in June regarding the tower. A decision of where to place that tower has not been reached. The group will have another public discussion on Aug. 15 with a decision date set for Oct. 9.

Prior to coming to Branford, Malloy will participate in a roundtable discussion at 10 a.m. at the Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center in New Haven regarding . The discussion is hosted by Senator Joseph Lieberman.  Participants also include Senator Richard Blumenthal, Commissioner Daniel Esty, federal officials and environmental organizations. Malloy’s office said they plan to discuss achievements over the past two decades, the and how to better protect it.