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SAFE Technology speaker urges Tyngsborough board to measure radio‑frequency exposure and consider smart‑meter opt‑out
Summary
Cece Doucette of SAFE Technology told the board that radio‑frequency (RF) emissions from wireless devices and smart meters can harm sleep and health and urged local steps: community education, RF meters available for loan, measurement initiatives and exploring a no‑fee smart‑meter opt‑out for Tyngsborough residents.
Cece Doucette, Director for Massachusetts at SAFE Technology, gave an extended presentation to the Tyngsborough Board of Health on July 13, urging the board to consider measures to reduce radio‑frequency (RF) exposure in locations where residents spend significant time.
Doucette walked through device settings and demonstrated an RF meter, saying that small behavioral and infrastructure changes — for example, turning off unneeded antennas, hard‑wiring devices, and using hands‑free options — can reduce personal exposure. She described the principle of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and recommended three local steps: public education, community measurement tools (loanable RF meters), and working with the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards on model policies. Doucette cited local cases in other Massachusetts towns and ongoing litigation involving the Federal Communications Commission; she framed the request as seeking local protective options where the board can act within public‑health authority.
Board members asked practical questions about local leverage over utilities and whether the town could propose a no‑fee smart‑meter opt‑out for Tyngsborough. Doucette recommended partnering with state association staff and local public‑education events; she also offered to lead or help organize a community forum and training.
The board did not take regulatory action that night but discussed next steps, including staff follow‑up with state association contacts and possible community outreach to evaluate interest in measurement tools and opt‑out proposals.
