Rochester Neighbors Fighting To Stop Cell Tower On Portland Ave.

Residents in Rochester on corner of Portland Avenue and Oneida Street are voicing their concerns over a proposed 60-foot Verizon cell tower. Planned for the parking lot of an existing business and sparking opposition from the community. The City of Rochester Planning Commission voted in favor of approving the project during Monday night’s meeting at City Hall. Andre Morrison, a resident near the intersection, organized a petition against the cell tower after hearing about it about one month ago. Already, the petition has gathered over 100 signatures. “We’re concerned about possible health risks and different disturbances,” Morrison said. According to the American Cancer Society, there is no strong evidence that cell towers cause health effects, but experts agree more research is needed. But Morrison, who lives in the neighborhood with his grandchildren, says he’s concerned about more than just the potential health impacts the tower could have on his neighborhood. At the City Planning Commission meeting Monday, representatives from Verizon said that area was a gray zone, meaning it’s difficult for customers to get service in the area. When asked about cell service issues, Morrison said neither he nor his neighbors has experienced any service disruptions in the area.

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Source: WHEC-TV