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In a heated debate, the House rejected a critical one-year sunset amendment on telecom siting, balancing public health concerns with the need for faster connectivity.

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House rejects one-year sunset amendment to telecom siting law, then concurs with Senate changes
The House debated House Bill 527, which concerns the sunset for 30 V.S.A. chapter 248A (telecom siting). Lawmakers rejected a proposed one-year sunset amendment aimed at forcing quicker review, then voted to concur in the Senate's amendment requiring municipal hearings with Department of Public Service participation.
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May 29, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Will Dodge advocates for the extension of Vermont's Section 248A, highlighting its critical role in ensuring smooth telecommunications siting while urging a workshop to tackle the issues surrounding new towers and small-cell technology.

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Witness urges extension of Section 248A, calls for PUC workshop to fix tower and small-cell problems
Will Dodge, a telecom siting attorney, told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee that H.527' void the imminent expiration of Section 248A and that the Public Utility Commission should convene a stakeholder workshop to address problems affecting new towers and small-cell attachments.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Vermont's telecom lease with the railroad is generating a surprising $100,000 annually for both the state and the railroad, raising questions about future revenue potential and land use!

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Vermont Railroad and Telecom Lease Generates $100K Annual Revenue Split
Vermont's telecom lease with the railroad provides a 50-50 revenue split of $100,000.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM