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News Brief: Cell tower siting meeting

The event is geared toward municipal leaders, legislators, lawyers, health care professionals, school administrators and educators, concerned citizens, parents, neighbors and organizations wanting to understand the wireless radiation issue surrounding 4G/5G infrastructure installed in their communities.

Online meeting to discuss safe cell tower siting

Lee — On Monday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tri Town Health will hold an online discussion about scientific and policy developments regarding the health effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure from cell towers/antennas and what citizens, policy makers and health care professionals need to know to make informed decisions for their communities. The event will be presented by Cecelia Doucette of Massachusetts for Safe Technology and Jon Mirin of Hilltown Health.

The event is geared toward municipal leaders, legislators, lawyers, health care professionals, school administrators and educators, concerned citizens, parents, neighbors and organizations wanting to understand the wireless radiation issue surrounding 4G/5G infrastructure installed in their communities as well as health and environmental impacts, safe technology solutions, and what other countries and municipalities are doing to balance the technological expansion with safety and consideration for citizens.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Berkshire Edge calendar or contact celltowerquestions@gmail.com.

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