Averill Woods neighbors rally against cell tower construction

[Wes Thorp]

The Averill Woods Neighborhood Association held a news conference and rally yesterday against T-Mobile's plans to build a cell tower in the neighborhood behind housing on Skye Road and Deerfield Avenue.

A public hearing will be held before the Lansing City Council at 7 p.m. tomorrow on the tenth floor of City Hall and all Averill Woods neighbors are invited to participate.

Yesterday's rally was shown on WLNS TV on weekend newscasts.

[Bill Matt]

Great job, especially to Ann and Melissa, in rallying the neighborhood! As we have seen in Colonial Village, sometimes it takes a unique event to spark a movement. I applaud your efforts. Sorry I wasn't at the rally, I was at another neighborhood rally (Hunter's Ridge) Saturday.

I talked a bit about this issue on my website, and after reviewing what I said, I think it still reflects how I feel. I am opposed to the zoning change, and will encourage my council colleagues to deny the permit request.