Washington County Public Schools is in the process of closing a business deal with Milestone Communications to construct a Cell Phone Tower Base Station at North Hagerstown High School. This includes a 115-foot cell tower and an 83' x 35' fenced compound on school grounds in a residential area.

Are cell towers really dangerous for kids and adults? Has there been any credible research conducted to show actual concern for living, working or going to school near a cell tower? The answer is YES!

A 2-year, $25 Million study conducted by the National Toxicology Program JUST concluded on March 28th, 2018 and links cell phones radiation with Cancer.

Read Here: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/health-c...

Firefighters around the country have been lobbying successfully for years against the installment of towers on Fire Stations due to the known adverse health effects including headaches, memory problems, sleeping problems, depression, and anxiety.

Read Here: https://ehtrust.org/firefighter-unions-opposing-ce...

As of March 15, 2018, 237 Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) scientists from 41 nations have signed an Appeal to address the global public health concerns related to exposure to cell phones and their base stations in schools, communities and businesses.

Read Here: https://emfscientist.org/

WE CAN WIN. In 2017, Milestone Communications was unable to finalize their proposal with Prince George's County, MD to put up cell towers on school grounds.

Read Here: https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2017/08/cel...

and Here: https://wtop.com/news/2014/09/group-fights-siting-...

Please ACT NOW and SIGN THIS PETITION to PROTECT OUR KIDS and OUR COMMUNITY!

**UPDATE** The Board of Education will hold a public meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10435 Downsville Pike Hagerstown, MD to make their final decision. This petition will be presented at that meeting. Please attend in person or send an e-mail to boe@wcps.k12.md.us