Town to Get Improved Rates for Cell Tower Use

The Westport Board of Selectmen today approved a representation agreement with Pelham, N.Y.-based Bench Strength Partners, Inc. for contract negotiation services with wireless companies for the cell tower at the Westport Fire Headquarters, 515 Post Road East (above). Finance Director Gary Conrad said the town has been “leaving a lot of money on the table” under its current contract with a company that has handled leasing the tower and had a ceiling on negotiated rates. He said the town will assume full ownership of the tower in 14 months—something he said was unusual for a municipality—and then will have the ability to realize significantly improved fees. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com