Cell Tower News
Communities are working to protect their neighborhoods from the unfettered deployment of cell towers and 5G "small" cell towers located in front of homes and schools. They are raising issues of health as a priority because of the scientific research finding adverse biological effects from cell tower radio-frequency radiation.
Loudoun County Public Schools Board Votes to Ban Cell Towers on School Properties
In a significant move, the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Board has voted 8 to 1 to amend Policy 6350, which will now prohibit cell towers on any LCPS properties where students are present. This policy change means that no new cell towers will be allowed on...
New research: Cell towers near homes drop property values
New research published in International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis on cell towers and property value found “a significant impact” on the proximity of cell phone tower base stations to the residential property sale prices. The closer to the cell tower a...
Pittsfield Massachusetts Mayor Proclaims June 16, 2024 as Electromagnetic Sensitivity Day
Pittsfield Massachusetts Mayor Peter Marchetti Proclaimed June 16, 2024 as Electromagnetic Sensitivity Day. Sixteen year old Amelia Gilardi worked on the issue for her 10th grade civics project. Her family is one of several families that documented injury from a...
School Districts Prohibit Cell Towers on School Property
Many school districts have banned cell towers. Communities are opposed to cell towers at schools due to the radiation exposure. Numerous studies document health effects from long term exposure to cell tower radiation. Los Angeles Board of Education California which...
Cell Towers Drop Property Values
Documentation: Cell Towers Drop Property Values Several realtors from the Oakland Township documented their professional opinion in a series of letters related to a proposed cell tower. "In my opinion from extensive experience I will tell you the cell tower will...
Court: Cell Towers and Small Cell Facilities Must Comply with California State Environmental Laws
The Los Angeles Superior Court ruled on March 27, 2024, that the Los Angeles County Wireless Facilities Ordinance cannot forgo California state environmental law (California Environmental Quality Act or CEQA) for wireless facilities built on scenic highways and...
Ashland Mayor Wants Answers on Why FCC has Not Responded to its 2021 Court Order
Despite mass community opposition, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Ashland City Council passed a wireless facilities ordinance that would allow small cells and cell towers to be placed in the public right of way in front of homes, schools and businesses. But comments...
Williamson County Votes for 1,500-Foot Cell Tower Setback for Schools: Concerns Over Wireless Radiation Risks
Breaking Williamson County Tennessee Planning Commissioners just voted unanimously in favor of a 1,500 foot cell tower setback for schools. This action was spurred by strong opposition to a cell tower on the Trinity School leading to increased awareness across the...
Cell Tower Health Effects Testimony at Petaluma City Schools District Meeting
The Petaluma City Schools District has signaled the school board will consider prohibiting cell towers on school property, just as several other school districts have done. Parents and community members testified in opposition to school cell towers at the January 30,...
Tampa Residents Oppose 5G Towers Near Homes
Neighbors in Tampa's Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood are pushing back against multiple 5G towers in their neighborhood. 'Hideous and concerning': Neighbors in Tampa's Bayshore Beautiful neighborhood push back against multiple 5G tower installations "I had...
Desert Sage High: Shielding Students from Cell Tower Radiation
Desert Sage High School, a tuition-free, public Waldorf-inspired school in Tucson AZ has taken numerous steps to reduce cell tower, wireless and cell phone radiation exposure to students and staff. They currently are shielding the school from the wireless...
Revealing 5G Cell Tower Health Impacts: 7 Scientific Case Studies
Seven case reports have been published on people who developed health issues after 5G antennas were turned on near their home or workplace. Hardell L. and Nilsson M. (2023). Case Report: A 52-Year Healthy Woman Developed Severe Microwave Syndrome Shortly After...
Cell Tower moved away from school and homes
Inside Towers published an article on how a Pasco County Florida parent team was successful in getting a cell tower placement that was originally slated for Starkey Ranch, their K-8 School; moved to an alternate placement that is 2,348 feet from the school and 1,400...
Decatur City Commission denies conditional use permit for 140-foot cell tower
Residents and the YMCA testified against allowing the tower so close to homes and kids. Decatur City Commission denies conditional use permit for 140-foot cell tower on Maediris Drive in Georgia. Numerous communities have rejected cell towers for a variety of reasons....
Temecula Valley Unified School District halts new school cell towers!
Trustees in California's Temecula Valley Unified School District passed a ban on new cell phone towers on school property via a resolution and policy. The policy and resolution also bars the district from renewing existing tower leases. The vote also sets the stage...
Scientific Letter on School Cell Towers Sent to the Ontario Minister of Education
Environmental Health Trust was joined by several experts in writing a letter to the Ontario Minister of Education Honourable Stephen Lecce regarding cell towers at schools. The letter was also sent to William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Principal Cynthia...
The Toronto District School Board to review concerns about cell phone tower radiation after 18 teachers in North York refuse to work
The Toronto District School Board to review cell phone tower radiation health issue after 18 teachers in North York refuse to come to work. Now, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says that it has arranged for a third-party consultant to review the issue and ...
Cell Tower and Children’s Health and Safety
Cell Tower Health Effects and Policy Webinar Are cell towers safe? What does the science say? Why are countries worldwide minimizing cellular radiation to children to protect their health? Watch a presentation by Environmental Health Trust Executive Director Theodora...
