The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has taken a step toward forming a public body to help expand high-speed internet service across the county. “If the board wants to take another step in the direction of doing something about broadband, a wireless service authority might be something to consider,” said Deputy County Executive Bill Letteri. […]
Tag: Broadband
Posted inUncategorized
Bill would restrict local control over some wireless equipment
Legislation before the General Assembly would prohibit localities from regulating the installation of certain wireless communications equipment along urban-area streets and highways. HB 2196, introduced by Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City, would make several changes to Virginia code that would restrict cities and counties from passing zoning ordinances to regulate how “small cell facilities” are […]
Posted inUncategorized
Albemarle seeks partners for broadband grant application
Albemarle County this fall will apply for a share of an expected $2.25 million, two-year state grant to bring broadband infrastructure to rural parts of Albemarle County. The county on Friday released a request for information seeking internet service providers to work with staff on an application for the grant money. The RFI asks service […]
Posted inUncategorized
Divided Planning Commission recommends approval of AHS cell tower
A torn Albemarle County Planning Commission voted Tuesday night, 3-2, to recommend approval of a 125-foot wireless tower that will be worth more than $50,000 to the county schools. Commissioners Pam Riley and Bruce Dotson did not attend the meeting. The wireless facility, which will sit between the baseball diamond and the football field on […]
