Veterans team with Verizon

Excavation is underway outside V.F.W. Post 4868 on Main Avenue to incorporate a Verizon Wireless tower outside of the building.  V.F.W. Commander Mike Nelson explained the V.F.W. was contacted more than a year ago by Verizon, asking to place a tower on building grounds to improve wireless reception in the downtown area.  The parties have signed a five-year contract, with Verizon paying a monthly rental fee to the V.F.W., as well as re-landscaping the front of the building.  The new tower will be more decorative than typical cell phone towers, according to Nelson.  In addition, three new flag poles and benches will be replaced in front of the building.  Brick pavers will be replaced with concrete.  Personalized pavers from the courtyard area will be relocated to the main door.-Reporter photo.