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<br />There doesn’t seem to be any reliable information on the safety or danger of this <br />radiation, leaving us without much on which to base a strategy. <br /> <br />The issue is impo rtant because it does seem that IF the current fourth generation (4G) <br />of wireless radiation presents a danger, THEN the implementation of the forthcoming <br />fifth generation (5G) may exacerbate that danger because of increased frequency of the <br />data packets to deliver higher data rates. <br /> <br />Verizon has announced a plan to replace fiber-optic delivery of cable TV signals with <br />delivery with 5G wireless, using ‘small cell’ technology. This would introduce <br />significantly greater uncertainty of the safety of the Town’s radiofrequency environment <br />to our residents than we now have. <br /> <br />It may be that our only option is to stay aware of any new evidence from governmental, <br />university and private labs of 5G RFR danger and to work with other municipalities to <br />resist by all means attempts to introduce possibly dangerous technology. <br /> <br />Mr. Sandeen noted that there is an effort by some municipalities to own the antennas and <br />compel local cable operators to use only those antennas, paying a rental fee. This <br />provides funds for the town but does not seem to ameliorate any health risk for the <br />residents. <br /> <br />11. Regulatory updates <br />a. FCC “in-kind contributions” proposed rulemaking <br />Mr. Pogran reports rumors, but not confirmation, that the FCC will “soon” put on <br />their agenda a rule requiring subtraction of “in kind” payments by an operator from <br />the 5% cash payments for cable-related purposes. <br />b. “Net neutrality” <br />Mr. Avallone reported that the only news he has seen at the Federal level is that <br />Representative Katherine Clark has stated it is very important to the people of her <br />district. However, it seems unlikely the Republican-dominated Senate will take it up <br />soon. <br /> <br />12. Town IT update <br />Ms. Goodman reported that the Town Web site is being redesigned, but nothing else of <br />note is in process. <br /> <br />13. Complaints <br />Mr. Pogran had discussions with Verizon’s Niall Connors about a resident of Avalon <br />Lexington Ridge wanting FIOS. So far Verizon and the management of the multi-resident <br />dwelling have not reached an agreement that would enable Verizon to install FiOS in the <br />complex. <br /> <br /> 4 <br /> <br />