POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — Mayor Doug Vitale announced that the Borough of Point Pleasant has reached a settlement with telecommunications company Munisite regarding the installation of 5G poles in the community. The settlement, which was negotiated over several months, will result in the removal of the existing 5G poles that had sparked local controversy.
The terms of the agreement will see Munisite dismantle the poles and terminate its right-of-way license in the borough. In return, the Borough will compensate Munisite for the hard costs incurred during the installation process. “I appreciate the public’s patience as we worked to achieve this settlement with Munisite,” Vitale said, adding his gratitude for the company’s cooperation.
The settlement will be formalized and presented for approval at the Borough’s public meeting scheduled for September 3. This move comes after concerns were raised by local residents about the placement and design of the 5G towers, which prompted negotiations between the two parties.
Going forward, the Borough plans to regulate 5G installations through a newly enacted ordinance, which will set design standards for small wireless facilities. These standards will allow carriers to access the right of way in compliance with federal law, while ensuring community oversight through approval by the governing body.
The outcome reflects Point Pleasant’s ongoing efforts to balance technological advancement with local concerns over infrastructure aesthetics and safety.
