(In the July 10 issue of the Mineola American, a letter by Walter Crosby was printed. The letter refers to a bill recently vetoed by Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney. However, due to a type error, the letter read, "Robert Gaffney voted a bill." We apologize for the error. Here is the correct version of Mr. Crosby's letter in its entirety.)

'Can You Hear Me Now? Can You Hear Me Now?'

This message through the TV media comes through loud and clear. We in Mineola, especially residents living, visiting or just passing through Maple Place, can hear, can see, and can experience the ramifications the cell phone industry projects. When is the point reached, that the citizens of Mineola can say, "Stop the antennas, we have done our share - enough is enough." Our quality of life has been bruised and harmed to the saturation point.

Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney recently vetoed a bill allowing the installation of cell phone towers in county parks. He took this action because the cell tower installation would constitute an impermissible use of parkland for non-park purposes. The cell phone towers would change the look and character of the parkland. Why can't the government of Mineola enjoy the same veto power? The Maple Place tower violates many of our laws and ordinances, and certainly has changed the look and character of the area (24 antennas already attached).

Please install the antennas elsewhere. Mineola has done its share. Mayor Martins and our village board are trying desperately to stop this ever increasing installation of cell phone antennas and/or towers within our village. Our quality of life and the look and character of our village is being threatened.

Please write to our mayor giving him the support to continue the fight against any further installation of cell phone antennas within our village.

Concerned Residents of Maple Place

Walter V. Crosby, Representative