A longtime Chappaquiddick resident who gave a parcel of land to the town for conservation told the selectmen this week that he objects to a possible plan to build a cell tower on the property.

Appearing at the selectmen’s meeting Tuesday, Bill Brine said he was “highly disturbed” that the town would consider putting a tower up on the 9.4-acre parcel on Narraganssett avenue. He also said a conservation restriction on the land prohibits development.

“I find this would be utterly reprehensible if it’s considered,” Mr. Brine said. “My partner [John Black] and I have given a substantial amount of land to the town . . . we would be upset if it would used for anything else than what it’s expressly supposed to be used for. That one is sacrosanct as far as I’m concerned.”

Town administrator Pamela Dolby assured Mr. Brine that no site had been selected yet, and if a conservation restriction exists on the land Mr. Brine gave to the town, they would abide by it.

“It’s good to hear,” Mr. Brine said.

Selectmen announced preliminary plans last week to build a cell tower on Chappaquiddick. A private consultant from Isotrope Wireless was hired to help with the planning, and the wireless carrier AT& T has also submitted a proposal. Other properties are under consideration for the tower on the Chappaquiddick Road, Cassat Way and Indian Trail. The towers would be between 100 and 150 feet.

Asked why the Brine land was named as an available parcel given the conservation restriction, selectmen said they did not know.

“Somebody asked for town property,” said selectman Michael Donaroma.

Mrs. Dolby said she would look into the restrictions on the property. She also said the selectmen are still looking for members of the Chappaquiddick community to participate on a wireless tower committee.

Discussion about the Chappaquiddick tower will continue at next week’s selectmen’s meeting on Monday. Use of the silos at Katama Farm for cell antennas will also be discussed.

The selectmen also accepted the resignation of Glenn Carpenter from the library board of trustees. Letters of interest for the open spot will be received until Oct. 24.