(Editor's note: This letter was originally sent to Joe Pellegrini, secretary to Board of Appeals, Town of Hempstead and is being printed here at the author's request.)

It has been the practice of cell tower applicants to make a presentation to community groups before the conduct of a BZA hearing. Omnipoint has done this before in prior East Meadow applications.

We request a postponement of the hearing so that Omnipoint can schedule a community presentation on the above-referenced application, followed by a question and answer session.

Please let me know your position on this request as soon as possible.

Robert J. Zafonte

President, East Meadow Civic and Community Service Association