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PITTSFIELD, Mass. Local health officials are disappointed with the state Department of Health for backing out of an investigation of health concerns related to a Verizon cell tower at 877 South St. On Wednesday, the Board of Health approved an alternative action plan to procure a firm that specializes in the measurement of radio frequency radiation to determine if the tower is in compliance with 47 CFR 1.1310 or federal radio frequency radiation exposure limits and will be advocating for the affected neighborhood to Gov. Charlie Baker and the Legislature. The Environmental Toxicology Program at Mass DPH offered its assistance in listening to residents concerns after the Board of Health said it doesn t have the expertise to investigate on its own. Mass DPH has since broken the agreement, according to board members.
The Licensing Board on Thursday unanimously voted to suspend Methuselah Bar and Lounge s liquor license for 28 days and entertainment license for another 25 days as a result of violations from the evening of Thursday, April 15, into Friday, April 16, that were captured in three videos. The liquor license suspension will occur between Saturday, May 1, and Friday, May 28, and the entertainment license will be suspended from May 1 to June 25. Board member Kathy Amuso motioned to revoke Cohen s liquor license but it was not seconded. I have been having such a challenge dealing with this owner, Senior Sanitarian Andy Cambi said. At this point, it wasn t a mistake, it wasn t a lapse of judgment, clearly it s disregard for the safety standards that have been set by Governor Baker and his administration, that s how I feel personally.
Pittsfield Health Board to Hold Cell-Tower Forum With Mass DPH iberkshires.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iberkshires.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The matter will be discussed in Monday s Board of Health meeting and then voted on by the City Council on Tuesday. I filed this petition because a lot of individuals from the community had great concern about the toxins that were found in the spraying program, Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Maffuccio said. Just the point of when they come around your neighborhood, and they tell you to cover your garden, cover your air-conditioner vents, and close your windows. That s a red flag to me, that means that they are doing something that is harmful to individuals themselves. Councilor at Large Yuki Cohen and Ward 2 Councilor Kevin Morandi were not in attendance for this meeting. The motion passed 2-1 with petitioner Maffuccio and Ward 1 Councilor Helen Moon voting in favor and Ward 4 Councilor Chris Connell voting in opposition.