June 3, 2025
PhoneArena
Spring Lake residents win rare right to join lawsuit over Verizon 5G towers
A federal judge grants Spring Lake residents the rare right to intervene in Verizon's lawsuit, strengthening the community's legal position and giving residents a direct voice in court.
Read Full ArticleJune 2, 2025
NJ.com
These Jersey Shore homeowners just won the right to fight Verizon's 5G towers in court
A group of Spring Lake residents has been granted permission to join a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping Verizon Wireless from installing 5G cell towers along Ocean Avenue.
Read Full ArticleMay 29, 2025
Asbury Park Press
Spring Lake crowd urges town: don't give in on Verizon 5G fight
A few dozen borough residents pack Borough Hall urging Spring Lake officials not to settle a lawsuit with Verizon that could allow the company to install 5G cellular poles along Ocean Avenue.
Read Full ArticleDecember 4, 2024
TAPinto Gold Coast
Spring Lake Rejects Verizon's Cell Tower Proposal: Here's Why
The governing body, through Resolution R-24-196, unanimously denied Verizon's waiver request to permanently place six cell towers along Ocean Avenue, citing lack of evidence, environmental concerns, and property value impact.
Read Full ArticleNovember 15, 2024
Children's Health Defense
Residents of New Jersey Town Battle Verizon to Keep 5G Towers Off Their Beach
On Nov. 8, the telecom giant sued Spring Lake in federal court in a bid to push its 5G tower plans through despite local resistance. Residents are fighting back with grassroots organizing and legal action.
Read Full ArticleNovember 14, 2024
Fox Business
Verizon sues Jersey Shore town to install 5G poles along beach despite overwhelming opposition from residents
Verizon Wireless claims Spring Lake Borough in New Jersey unlawfully denied its application to build 5G towers on Ocean Avenue, filing suit in federal court despite overwhelming community opposition.
Read Full ArticleNovember 13, 2024
TAPinto Gold Coast
Verizon Files Suit: What's Next for Spring Lake's Fight Against 5G Towers
Verizon's lawsuit against Spring Lake raises concerns over cell tower impacts. Residents voice safety worries at the recent council meeting as the legal battle begins.
Read Full ArticleNovember 13, 2024
Asbury Park Press
Verizon is suing Spring Lake over 5G poles along ocean
Verizon is suing Spring Lake over the company's request to build six 5G cellular poles along Ocean Avenue. Mayor Jennifer Naughton announced the lawsuit at a council meeting.
Read Full ArticleOctober 4, 2024
Rep. Chris Smith / News 12 NJ
News 12 New Jersey reports on Smith's legislation to give communities more say on 5G towers
Congressman Chris Smith highlights legislation that would give local communities more authority over 5G tower placement, citing Spring Lake's fight as a key example.
Read Full ArticleOctober 2, 2024
News 12 New Jersey
Spring Lake residents fight Verizon plan to place 5G towers along shoreline
As Verizon makes 5G upgrades along the Jersey Shore, the message is clear in Spring Lake — stay off Ocean Avenue. Residents organize to fight the tower installations.
Read Full ArticleOctober 1, 2024
NJ.com
Plan to add cell towers along another Jersey Shore beach faces backlash
Verizon Wireless is seeking to install six 5G cell towers along Ocean Avenue in Spring Lake. Residents are pushing back, citing concerns about aesthetics, property values, and the town's historic character.
Read Full ArticleSeptember 25, 2024
TAPinto Gold Coast
5G Expansion Sparks Local Outcry: Spring Lake Meeting Highlights Concerns
The Spring Lake governing body publicly discusses Verizon's push to install 5G towers along Ocean Avenue, close to the boardwalk and beaches. Residents voice strong opposition.
Read Full ArticleSeptember 24, 2024
Fox Business
Verizon plan to install 5G poles along popular Jersey Shore beach stirs uproar
A push by Verizon Wireless to install 5G cell phone poles along Ocean Avenue in Spring Lake, New Jersey has received blowback from residents and business owners who say the towers will ruin the town's character.
Read Full ArticleJune 6, 2024
Inside Towers
New Jersey Town Takes Proactive Stance Against Small Cell Development
In an effort to exert more control over small cell development in their community, Spring Lake Heights, NJ has proposed an ordinance addressing 5G infrastructure placement.
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