More Tower Talk

In preparing to battle the tMobile tower application, we understand that Supervisor C. David Howell and his minions are interjecting some new arguments into this proposal, including-

• A supposed concern over possible emissions and radiation to those who use the park.
• The possible devaluation of the former Laneco/Giant facility.
• A scare tactic geared towards township employees about this cell site.

If those who do not want tMobile to erect this cell tower at this location really believe that, these are legitimate issues, how come-

1. Schools and churches all across America are permitting cell sites at their locations.
2. The former Laneco/Giant facility has sat vacant for years. Are we really supposed to believe that a cell site nearby will reduce the chances of this site being redeveloped?
3. If township employees are to be concerned over this cell antenna and transmitter, we wonder how they feel about the 2-way radio transmitters and antennas located on township property.
4. If Mr. Howell and his underlings are so concerned with emissions, why has the Board of Supervisors allowed residential homes to be constructed under huge electric towers? Statistically these offer far more potentially harmful EMF radiation levels than a cell site.
5. To our knowledge no one has ever objected to the radio station (WODE) towers and transmitters on Paxinosa Road West. Also we are unaware of any health related diseases or issues from this emission point and it has been there a LONG time!
6. There are other cell tower sites in the township. Some are near business and residences. Here too we are unaware of any diseases or health problems created by these facilities.

In the end, this is all about cosmetics. Every other argument being pitched by Supervisor C. David Howell and his subjects are just efforts to block this proposal. We wonder if they ever read this report from the American Caner Society. Bottom line from the report, “For these reasons, cell phone antennas or towers are unlikely to cause cancer.”