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Posted: Friday, January 10, 2025. 6:25 pm CST.

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Eighty-eight residents of Cattle Landing Village have formally submitted a petition to Village Council Chairman Byron Waluco Maheia and Council Members to relocate the Digi cell phone tower recently installed at the community center. The petition, addressed to Chairman Maheia, highlights several concerns regarding the installation process and alleged potential health and environmental impacts.

According to the petition, villagers were not properly informed or given notice to vote on the installation of the commercial cell tower. The residents allege that the details of the contract between the village council and Digi were not shared with them. The tower’s installation, they said in the letter, began on October 15, 2024, and despite villagers expressing their concerns and requesting a meeting, it was only after the tower was completed that a meeting was held on November 24, 2024. At this meeting, the letter claims that the majority of residents living near the tower voted for its relocation.

The petition outlines several key reasons for the requested relocation:

  1. Lack of Proper Consultation: The cell tower was installed without proper consultations or a vote from the villagers, particularly those living in the immediate vicinity of the tower.
  2. Health Concerns: Residents are worried about the alleged potential harmful effects of radiation from the cell tower. They cite research from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health indicating that wireless radiation can cause various health conditions, including cancer.
  3. Vulnerable Populations: The petition highlights the increased risk to vulnerable populations such as children, adolescents, pregnant women, and the elderly, particularly those with existing health conditions like cancer.
  4. Environmental Hazards: Concerns include obstruction of airspace for aircraft, the impact on migratory birds, and the aesthetic impact on the area.
  5. Impact on Property Values: The presence of the tower may negatively affect real estate values in the vicinity.

Residents argue that in other communities like San Jose and Emeri Grove, planned Digi cell towers are to be installed more than half a mile from the nearest homes, adhering to international safety guidelines. They are requesting the same consideration for Cattle Landing Village, calling for the tower to be relocated to a safer distance from residential areas.

The petition reflects the community’s desire for transparency and safety, emphasizing the importance of proper consultation and adherence to health and environmental standards.

The residents of Cattle Landing Village await a response from Maheia and the Cattle Landing Village Council regarding the relocation of the cell tower.

The letter was copied to the following individuals:

  • Prime Minister John Briceño
  • Area Rep. Toledo East, Dr. Osmond Martinez
  • Area Rep. Toledo West, Oscar Requeña
  • Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow
  • Head of Project Management, Digi, Douglas Westby Jr.
  • Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department, BTL

 

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