Archived Webinar (March 2021) This webinar was held in March 2021 during ongoing discussions regarding small cell deployment in Montgomery County. It is preserved here as part of the public record of community education efforts. Register for Our Expert Webinar “Montgomery County 5G Small Cell Information Session” UPDATE: Watch the Video Recording of the Webinar on YouTube. What are the Health and Environmental Effects of 5G Deployment in Montgomery County Maryland and How Will the […]
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What Do “Small” Cell Towers Look Like?
Photos of “small” cell towers and other wireless transmission facilities Junkyard right outside your home Here is what a cell tower looks like to a Montgomery Co. family that got a 68′ cell tower in their front yard because of a mistake. Eleven years later it’s still there despite her and her neighbors’ attempts at seeking remedy and testifying before the Montgomery County Council. Watch Vicki Huo’s 2021 Testimony on YouTube. Watch Vicki Huo’s 2019 […]
Continue readingMoCoSafeG.org Sample Letters: URGENT-OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES
This post documents community engagement related to Montgomery County Zoning Text Amendment 19-07. It reflects public testimony and concerns raised during the legislative review process. — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today! — Tell MoCo Council: Stop ZTA 19-07. Email County Council TODAY through our Online Email Campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-zta-19-07 County Councilmember Hans Riemer has revived his 2019 proposal to let cell towers be built as close as 30 feet from our […]
Continue readingURGENT: OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Sample Letters – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today!
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: URGENT: OPPOSE CELL ANTENNAS IN FRONT OF OUR HOMES — STOP ZTA 19-07 – Contact the Montgomery County Council Today! — County Councilmember Hans Riemer has revived his 2019 proposal to let cell towers be built as close as 30 feet from our homes –– […]
Continue readingOpinion: Montgomery Council Must Act Now to Protect Residents From 5G Radiation (Maryland Matters)
Archived Opinion (2020) This opinion piece was published in March 2020 during early 5G small cell deployment debates in Montgomery County. It reflects concerns raised at the time regarding regulatory oversight and potential public health implications. In 2020, as small cell deployments expanded under state and federal regulatory frameworks, some residents and experts urged the Montgomery County Council to reassess oversight mechanisms and consider precautionary measures. Maryland Matters – March 6, 2020 “The next generation […]
Continue readingFacts about the Blair High School Cell Tower
Archived News and Action alert (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: A new 199 foot cell tower is about to be placed right near Blair High school. Take Action Now to Oppose This Installation & the loophole where future Telecom Antennas could be added without public notice or a hearing.The FCC hasn’t updated their […]
Continue readingLetter to Montgomery County Council: 5G and its small cell towers threaten public health
Archived Public Testimony (2019) This letter was submitted to the Montgomery County Council in October 2019 by Ronald M. Powell, Ph.D.. It reflects concerns raised during early small cell deployment discussions regarding potential public health implications. This document is preserved as part of the public record and historical documentation of community engagement at that time. For broader regulatory and governance context, see: October 2, 2019 To: The County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland From: Ronald […]
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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