Linsky, Ross Announce Communications Legislation in Sherborn

Boston- Representative David P. Linsky and Senator Richard Ross announced today that Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law legislation that will allow the Town of Sherborn to use a parcel of forest land for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a wireless telecommunications facility.   Under current conditions, cellular service and radio communications are almost non-existent in the Farm Pond area.  Because of Sherborn's hilly topography, a repeater antenna on the telecommunication facility in necessary to restore the town-wide public safety radio and cellular coverage.

“This is an important public safety bill for the town of Sherborn,” said Representative Linsky. “Communication is essential in emergency situations and I am pleased that town will now be able to restore radio and cellular communication in the Farm Pond area.

“This law is incredibly beneficial to the Town of Sherborn,” said Senator Ross. “It is so important that there is cellular service available in our communities for emergency purposes. Sherborn’s new facility will help to improve the quality of this vital means of communication throughout the town.”

House bill 1841 An Act Authorizing the Town of Sherborn To Use Certain Forest Land  For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, and Maintaining A Wireless Telecommunication Facility was filed by Representative Linsky and Senator Ross at the request of Sherborn Town Meeting.  The town needed permission from the Commonwealth to erect a telecommunication facility on the designated forest land.