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Residents, assembly raise health and siting concerns as Title Network outlines three-tower plan for Petersburg
Summary
A public commenter told the Petersburg Borough Assembly Oct. 6 that a proposed Title Network communications tower near daycare and assisted-living facilities could pose unknown risks to children; Title Network staff said the organization plans three towers and that the equipment emits radiofrequency levels lower than many everyday devices.
A public commenter told the Petersburg Borough Assembly Oct. 6 that a proposed Title Network communications tower near an existing tower and community facilities could expose children to radiofrequency (RF) radiation and urged the borough and Title Network to reconsider the siting.
"These are the first generations of children that are exposed from conception to the grave, and we don't really know," Micah Klein said, adding she is a tribal member with children who attend a daycare located between the existing tower and the proposed new tower.
Title Network project manager Ajanna Ware and engineering staff responded to questions and described a plan to build three tower sites to expand broadband and fixed wireless coverage in Petersburg. Ware said Title Network received federal grant funds…
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