![Peabody, MA Considers Distributed Antenna System [telecom]](https://forums.cabling-design.com/media/30607/conversions/6034fcbe6ec037.56641729-medium.jpg)
The system would be installed instead of a proposed 130-foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower near the city's water treatment plant. The Peabody Municipal Light Plant is considering [a Distributed Antenna System] because it is a less controversial option.
Nearby residents were concerned the proposed tower would loom over their homes. The Salem [MA] News reported the Peabody City Council is considering a special permit for the cell tower while light plant researches a Distributed Antenna System. Instead of one tower, dozens of smaller antennas would be installed throughout the city. This could potentially eliminate a need for more towers in the future, according to Ward 1 Councilor Jon Turco.
- - Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly)
***** Moderator's Note *****
I'm surprised to see that Ma Bell's plan to convert the world to cell phones is still running into this kind of opposition: I had thought that the public was now inured to the sight of cell towers on every building and hill.
Is this just election-year hoopla, or are there other cities and towns actively opposing the cell tower invasion?
Bill Horne Moderator