What’s Next? There is still time to pack the testimony record before it closes on June 26th. We need your voice to support the 2 year pause – and urge that the pause is well used to engage stakeholders in a transparent cost benefit analysis that yields strong regulations and zoning laws. Here are two ways to be sure your voice is heard: Write a Letter Here – use the Montgomery Countryside Alliance quick template […]
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Tech Wise News Brief – April 2026: H.R. 2289 Stalls, Dickerson Data Centers, Candidate Response, and Surveillance Pricing
H.R. 2289 Cell Tower Fast-Track Bill Stalls — But Remains Active U.S. House / Environmental Health Sciences | April 2026 H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act, advanced in the House earlier this spring but has not been brought to a final vote and appears to have stalled for now. The bill was placed on the House Union Calendar in mid-April, but no further action has been taken. Advocacy groups report that the legislative process […]
Continue readingWest Montgomery County Citizens Association Featured in National Cell Tower Policy Coverage on widespread public opposition to a Federal Communications Commission proposal affecting wireless infrastructure siting
The West Montgomery County Citizens Association (WMCCA) was recently featured in an Inside Towers article reporting on widespread public opposition to a Federal Communications Commission proposal (HR 2289) affecting wireless infrastructure siting. The article, “FCC’s Proposal to Simplify Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Draws 3,550+ Comments,” notes the unusually high number of public filings submitted in response to the Federal Communications Commission proposal, which would further limit local authority over cell towers and related facilities. WMCCA’s letter […]
Continue readingThank you to everyone who came out to support our Rally opposing ZTA 22-01
We’re still in this! Also, BIG Thanks to Fox5DC and @thesierrafox for helping to uplift our voices, raising more awareness. The rally was held Tuesday October 11thOn the steps of the County Council Building100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD Share the news coverage with friends! Post on social media!https://www.fox5dc.com/news/residents-protest-cell-towers-in-montgomery-county Second news report. https://youtu.be/f4N1ZMN3ecE Rally Highlight: Marion Edey, long-time Environmental Activist and once Founder of the National League of Conservation Voters (LCV), discusses the known […]
Continue readingResidents Testify in Unanimous Opposition to Cell Tower ZTA 22-01 at a Truncated Daytime Public Hearing
Archived Advocacy Notice (September 2022) This post was originally published during the 2022 review of ZTA 19-07. It reflects community calls for engagement during the public comment period. It is preserved here as part of the legislative history surrounding zoning amendments related to wireless infrastructure in Montgomery County. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 22-01, Antenna on Existing Structure – Use StandardsTuesday, September 13, 2022, 1:30 – 2:30pm ZTA 22-01 lets carriers turn utility and light poles […]
Continue readingNew Report by Project WTF: SAY NO to Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 22-01 — Effects are harmful and unfair to residents and neighborhoods
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Continue readingWUSA9 Report: Verizon permit delayed over ‘alarming’ radio frequency predictions in Takoma Park
Verizon permit delayed over ‘alarming’ radio frequency predictions in Takoma Park ‘Worst-case predictive modeling’ concludes exposure could be 25-times higher than the FCC limit. Author: Scott Broom | WUSA9 Published: 10:59 PM EST November 7, 2019 Updated: 10:59 PM EST November 7, 2019 Related Links: Community Vision Takes Stand on Cell Tower Safety at Local Building ACTION ALERT: The Montgomery County Council will be holding a Public Hearing on Bill ZTA 19-07 on Tuesday, November 19th […]
Continue readingURGENT: We need your help, again – to STOP ZTA 19-07
Montgomery County Coalition to Control Cell Towers-MC4T Dear neighbors, Councilmember Reimer is back with yet another industry tilted Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-07 – written by and for the exclusive benefit of Big Wireless. ZTA 19-07 does NOT protect residents. It is another retread in a series of bad bills that reduces cell pole setbacks in residential zones and further erodes the already insufficient procedural protections for residents. Bottom line: ZTA 19-07 will make it faster, easier […]
Continue readingHB 654/HB 1020 UPDATE – INDUSTRY WIRELESS BILLS TABLED FOR “INTERIM STUDY”
– HB 654 /HB 1020 UPDATES – INDUSTRY WIRELESS BILLS TABLED FOR “INTERIM STUDY” THANK YOU FOR YOUR RAPID RESPONSE PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO STATE DELEGATES!!! The Maryland House Economic Affairs Committee voted on March 11, 2019 to refer HB 654 for “interim study.” Bills referred for interim study will receive no further action before the next session – meaning that HB 654 is effectively dead – at least for now. MC4T had strongly opposed this Bill and testified […]
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 […]
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