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Benoit Introduces Bill to Ban Cell Towers at Schools
The bill would seek to clarify the county code. Parents of students at Piney Orchard Elementary School have opposed a plan to build a cell tower on school property.

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The bill would seek to clarify the county code. Parents of students at Piney Orchard Elementary School have opposed a plan to build a cell tower on school property.

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