NY township panel: No to cell phone antenna plan, Dec 19, 2010
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Town of Hempstead spokesman Mike Deery tells Newsday in Sunday's online edition that the board determined that the cell phone company had failed to prove the need for improved wireless coverage.
He also said there was concern the new antennas could affect property values.
Tougher cell phone tower regulations in New York State beginning today, Sept 25, 2010
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Despite a 1996 federal law prohibiting municipalities from considering health issues in approving locations for cell antenna sites, a group of mothers concerned about what they consider risky cell towers outside their children's schools and playgrounds successfully lobbied the town of Hempstead, and seem to have won the war for now.
The new regulations passed unanimously this week by the Hempstead town board prohibits wireless companies from installing equipment closer than 1,500 feet to any homes, day care centers, schools and houses of worship, unless they submit compelling evidence that there is an absolute need.
While the town board adhered to FCC regulations to not consider possible health effects, city officials instead described the vote as a quality of life issue.
There would also be restrictions on camouflaged towers, like the ones designed to mimic trees, to make sure they don't stick out in their surroundings.
Now why doesn't AT&T have to prove absolute need of the CPT at SMS?
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