Why would the County rush to allow tens of thousands of new residential cell towers under the FCC’s lax safety standards from 1996— BEFORE a court decision in a promising legal challenge to get the FCC to finally update them? Don’t MoCo residents deserve up-to-date protections? The case — Environmental Health Trust et al v. FCC — would push the FCC to finally re-align its exposure limits for radio-frequency radiation from cell towers, cellphones, and […]
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Watch: New Video to Raise Awareness About 5G – WE DO NOT CONSENT
WE DO NOT CONSENT VIDEO – Please Share Widely For the APRIL 25TH STOP 5G GLOBAL ONLINE PROTEST. Please enjoy and share widely!! It will hopefully both raise awareness about 5G and inspire. PLEASE JOIN US TODAY FOR THE GLOBAL PROTEST DAY WEBINAR PANEL PRESENTATION. 18:00 UK time, 1:00 pm EST; 10:00 AM PST. Panelists will discuss satellites, the internet’s footprint, EMF science, privacy, loss of local control, effects on wildlife, and the interplay of […]
Continue readingZTA 19-07 is now in “Suspended Animation” while County pursues two suits against FCC
Context (April 2020): At the time of this post, Montgomery County was pursuing federal litigation challenging aspects of the FCC’s small cell deployment orders while deliberations on ZTA-19-07 remained unresolved. These legal challenges were part of consolidated federal litigation involving the FCC’s 2018 Small Cell Order and related regulatory issues affecting local authority over wireless infrastructure. An Update from Rick Meyer for Montgomery County Coalition for the Control of Cell Towers Hoping this email finds […]
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 readingSample Letter for Opposing 3rd Cell Tower Near Blair High School – There are Other Possible Sites for this Public Safety Radio Equipment
Sample Letter You Can Personalize Send Comments to Planning Board by Noon Wednesday March 4 Send to: OCEMail@montgomerycountymd.gov, Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov, County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov, MCPChair@mncppc-mc.org. Gwen.Wright@montgomeryplanning.org, Joshua.Penn@montgomeryplanning.org Re: Mandatory Referral 2020013 PSSM at FS 16 Dear County Executive Elrich, Members of the County Council and Planning Board Commissioners: I’m writing to request that the application for the 199’ Macro Tower adjacent to Blair High School be withdrawn. This would be a second tower within 50 feet of the Blair […]
Continue readingPublic Hearing on Front-Yard Cell Tower Placement (November 2019)
Archived Community Advocacy (November 2019) This post was originally published in advance of a November 2019 public hearing concerning proposed changes to cell tower siting rules in Montgomery County. It reflects concerns raised by residents regarding front-yard placement and setback standards at that time. The content is preserved here as part of the legislative history of ZTA-related proceedings. Let’s Pack the County Council Hearing to Oppose Cell Towers as Close as 30 Feet from Our […]
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 readingPublic Hearing on ZTA 19-07 (November 2019)
Archived Public Hearing Notice (2019) This notice was originally published in advance of the Montgomery County Council’s November 2019 public hearing on ZTA 19-07. It is preserved as part of the historical record documenting community engagement during that legislative process. The Montgomery County Council will be holding a Public Hearing on Bill ZTA 19-07 on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30pm at the Montgomery County Council Building. If this Bill passes, it will allow the deployment […]
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 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 […]
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