Archived News (2019) This post is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: Scientist 4 Wired Tech gave a section by section review of the truly horrid HB 654. http://scientists4wiredtech.com/2019-maryland-hb-654-wireless-facilities/ Each section of the bill is listed and there are comments throughout such as this: “That is a truckload of certains in the introduction of HB.654. Of course, what […]
Continue readingHow to view the hearing on the bills SB937 and SB713 on Small Cell Towers and 5G before the Finance Committee of the Maryland State Senate
Dear Maryland Colleagues concerned about Small Cell Towers and 5G, Background The U.S. Government is working hard to force small cell towers and 5G on the state governments, the local governments, and YOU. Maryland State Senate bill SB937, and its “cross filed” identical bill HB654 in the Maryland House of Delegates, make the Maryland State Government the principal authority forcing small cell towers and 5G on the Maryland local governments and YOU. Maryland State Senate […]
Continue readingMontgomery County Residents Speaking Out! 5G and its small cell towers threaten public health. Implications for HB654/SB937 and HB1020/SP713 before the Maryland General Assembly
Ronald M. Powell, Ph.D / February 25, 2019 5G and its small cell towers threaten public health. Implications for HB654/SB937 and HB1020/SP713 before the Maryland General Assembly. This message describes, as briefly as I can, the answers to the questions below. Kindly read what interests you. I present these comments as a retired U.S. Government career scientist (Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Harvard University). Why is control of 5G secondary to stopping its deployment? Why are […]
Continue readingDemocracy at Stake: Watch the Maryland General Assembly Hearing on HB 654
Still Time to Contact Maryland Reps (see below). House Economic Matters Committee Video link – Thursday, Feb. 21, at 1 pm in Annapolis Starting at about 2:28:45 House Economic Matters Committee Chair Dereck Davis, introducing his bill, HB 654. It’s worth listening to him to understand the remarkably un-democratic dynamics on this issue. He seems to insist that local governments all across Maryland must appease industry to speed up the rollout of 5G. He seems […]
Continue readingLocal Voices Should Speak Louder than ISPs (Common Cause Maryland)
Large wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T are in the process of deploying the next generation of wireless broadband technology known as “5G.” 5G will use infrastructure called “small cells” that will be deployed on street lights, poles, buildings, and homes to boost wireless signals. Local communities through their elected officials have a lot of power to oversee the deployment process for broadband infrastructure including 5G. In communities across Maryland, citizens and local government have […]
Continue readingSMALL CELL TOWER ALERT – URGE STATE REPS NOT TO GUT TAKOMA PARK PROTECTIONS!
SMALL CELL TOWER ALERT – URGE STATE REPS NOT TO GUT TAKOMA PARK PROTECTIONS! State of Maryland Bill HB 654 Would Severely Restrict Local Control of Cell Towers — Other Pending State Bills HB 1020 & HB 474 Also Undermine Local Control Please Call and Send Emails to Key State Legislators to Oppose These Bills. And speak out at Public Hearing in Annapolis Thursday, Feb. 21st — Must sign up in person before Noon. (Contact […]
Continue readingOppose HB654 – Wireless Facilities – Installation and Regulation
As a longtime Montgomery County resident who is a retired U.S. government scientist does in the letter below: Subject: Please OPPOSE HB654 “Wireless Facilities – Installation and Regulation” February 16, 2019 Dear Members of the Economic Matters Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates, Please OPPOSE HB654 entitled “Wireless Facilities – Installation and Regulation”. http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hb/hb0654f.pdf This bill would override the rights of local governments in Maryland to regulate the installation of additional sources of wireless […]
Continue readingAction Alert (February 12, 2019): Wireless Infrastructure Zoning Changes
Editor’s Note (Updated 2026):This post reflects the zoning and regulatory landscape as it existed in February 2019 and is preserved for historical reference. For current information about zoning, administrative review, and public process in Montgomery County, visit our Governance & Oversight page. Original February 2019 Action Alert This is an alert from Montgomery County Coalition for the Control of Cell Towers (mc4t.org) and concerned Montgomery County residents. We all need to take immediate action. Delegate […]
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