Marine on St. Croix getting first cell tower
Marine on St. Croix is installing a 180‑foot cellular tower on city‑owned land near its compost site and septic drainfield, officials said November 13, 2025. AT&T will be the core tenant, other carriers may co‑locate, and the city will receive $22,000 per year for the land lease; the site lies outside the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway boundary and is intended to improve public safety communications on the river and in town.
📌 Key Facts
- Tower height: 180 feet; location: city‑owned parcel north of downtown near compost site and drainfield
- AT&T is core tenant; co‑location by other carriers expected
- City lease revenue: $22,000 annually; site selected to minimize visual impact and avoid Riverway easements