Charlestown Town Approves Verizon Wireless Facility at Ninigret Park
What happened
The Charlestown town council approved an agreement between the Town of Charlestown and Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, to install a wireless communications facility at Ninigret Park. The agreement stipulates that Verizon will operate and maintain the facility at no installation or maintenance cost to the town. The council noted that while the agreement was drafted as a lease, the town is now required to use concession agreements for the installation.
Why it matters
This agreement allows Verizon to expand its wireless infrastructure at Ninigret Park. The installation of the facility changes the physical and operational status of Ninigret Park. During the meeting, a councilor questioned whether the National Park Service had been contacted regarding the park land use.
Who's involved
- CharlestownThe town that granted Verizon an agreement for the installation of a wireless facility.
- VerizonThe wireless telecommunications company securing the agreement to install and maintain the facility.
- Ninigret ParkThe park location where Verizon is scheduled to install the wireless facility.
- National Park ServiceThe federal agency questioned by the councilor regarding contact about park land use.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- VerizonSpeculative
Verizon could see increased revenue from the new wireless facility installation.
- Ninigret ParkSpeculative
Ninigret Park might see changes in operational costs or usage patterns due to the permanent facility installation.
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The entities involved
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Charlestown
town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Verizon
US wireless telecommunications company
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Ninigret Park
park in the United States of America
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