Dozens of Canonsburg residents turned out to the agenda setting meeting for Canonsburg Council to hopefully hear that plans for a cell tower in Town Park will not be realized. During a December 8, 2025 meeting, former council president Rich Russo brought to the attention of the balance of council, the interest of a Verizon contractor to build a 195 foot cell tower on a 100 ft. by 100 ft. parcel of land near the lower softball field and basketball court in Town Park. The idea was discussed and never formally adopted as an agenda item in December nor in January. Jay Roddy spoke and wanted a definitive answer as to whether the idea will advance. He was also concerned about any financial deal for the borough. Tony DePalma stated that the idea is bad on several levels. He questioned the effects it could have on health, aesthetics in the park and whether there would be an appropriate financial gain. Russo did say that communications with the company have ceased. He went on to say that the financial numbers did not make sense. In other council business, council was reorganized and a new president and vice president were appointed. In a 4-3 vote Eric Chandler was elected president over Rich Russo. In a similar 4-3 vote Eric Miller was elected vice-president over Rich Russo. R.T. Bell was unanimously elected to serve as president pro-tem. Council will hold their voting meeting January 12 at 6:30 pm.