Monday, April 30, 2018 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Blair HS Cafeteria on Montgomery County's proposal for a new cell tower in Blair Local Park (the location of the Blair High School baseball field), adjacent to Blair High School, with total height including antennas of over 200'.
Montgomery Blair High School
51 University Blvd East
Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451
The County Department of Technology Services is proposing a new cell tower with a total height, including antennas, of over 200 feet and at least 8 antennas initially, that would be used by both public and private entities. The tower and equipment shed would be adjacent to Blair High School in Blair Local Park, just beyond the left field baseball fence and would be visible down University Boulevard past Eastern Middle School.
In addition, under the Spectrum Act, after the cell tower is built, it would be allowed to be increased by 20 feet in height and/or in width.
This park was established by the State specifically for school and community recreation and open space and is an inappropriate location for such a massive facility. If this were an application from a private entity, it would be the subject of a hearing with a hearing examiner. Since the property is owned by the government, they are not subject to such a hearing.
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| The Blair HS cell tower is so large it will be visible from Easter Middle School as shown in above picture. The red dot shows the height of the proposed cell tower. |
Scientific evidence shows that the radiation from cell towers can cause cancer. Please read the studies here https://ehtrust.org/science/cell-towers-and-cell-antennae/
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Zothansiama, et al. “Impact of radiofrequency radiation on DNA damage and antioxidants in peripheral blood lymphocytes of humans residing in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations.” Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine 36.3 (2017): 295-305.
“The present study was envisaged to evaluate the effect of RFR on the DNA damage and antioxidant status in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes (HPBLs) of individuals residing in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations and comparing it with healthy controls.
This is wrong, wrong, wrong! Cell towers should not be in population centers.
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