Hudson residents object proposed Wi-Fi 100-foot tower project

Mervyn Dewes, who lives on the Main Road repeated his concerns, which he had described in his June 26 letter. He reported that the World Health Organization in Australia is specifically monitoring physical discomfort, headaches, dizziness, spatial disorientation, slowed motor skills, lower sperm count, sterility, increased blood pressure, immune system changes, DNA damage, cancer, sleep disorders and insomnia.

Alan Taylor, who lives on Hazelwood, also stated his objections. He asks how essential is it to have an entire new communication system for a select few employees of this town? How is it that savings of $150 a month can justify an investment of over $20,000? This amounts to a payback period of over 12 years. “Hudson has a long and successfull history of protecting the aesthetic appeal of the town and this has resulted in many economic benefits from out-of-town visitors. A communication tower looming just off the main thoroughfare can only damage this appeal”, said Taylor. ”Considering the health concerns, the questions of necessity, and choice of equipment that this proposed system has raised, it appears as if this whole project has not been thought through properly. We do not consider it a wise decision to plant an unsightly 100-foot antenna with possible safety concerns and dubious economic and practical advantages in the middle of Hudson,” Mr. Taylor’s letter concluded. Mayor Elizabeth Corker replied that the town will continue to study the proposed project and will report back to the residents.