RSS 2.0 FeedAugust 12, 2010, Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Residents to speak out against cell tower ‘invasion’
Residential groups from Wantagh, Bellmore and Merrick are joining forces. On Monday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. Wantagh residents will be joined by Moms of Merrick/Bellmore Speak Out (MOMS), federal civil rights attorney Andrew Campanelli and members of the Telecommunications Taskforce of Merrick and Bellmore, at a meeting at Wantagh High School.
The meeting will be an opportunity for residents to address the proliferation of cell towers, antennae and other wireless equipment in residential areas. There is an ongoing debate over the health risks from electromagnetic fields. Industry experts say there is no danger. The 1996 Telecommunications Act takes the same position. However residents remain skeptical, especially when some European countries have placed restrictions on the location of wireless equipment.
The goal of the meeting is to form a strategy that will protect the health and welfare of the communities against overbuilding and placement of cell equipment. A press release issued by MOMS stated its goal as creating “safe zones [so that] towers should not be placed within 1,500 feet (approximately 1/4 mile) of any home or school.” Residents may bring children to the meeting. Go to www.dontcellout.com for more information.
