Baiting Hollow Golf Club cell tower flag debate
Town of Riverhead
Summary
Elite Towers wants a 140-foot monopole on Sound Avenue, but the residential zoning doesn't allow it — a use variance is needed. Visual impact along the scenic corridor is the big question.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Wireless customers, including AT&T and future co-locating carriers, plus emergency services with reserved tower space.
Residents along the scenic Sound Avenue corridor concerned about visual impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Oct 15, 2026
The 120-foot stealth tower at the golf club will carry an American flag after the board overrode staff's preference to keep the pole clean — with a maintenance condition attached. The tower also got its environmental negative declaration.
Planning Board - Apr 16, 2026
Elite Towers wants a 140-foot monopole on Sound Avenue, but the residential zoning doesn't allow it — a use variance is needed. Visual impact along the scenic corridor is the big question.
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