Verizon hosts public meeting on communications facility at SOU | Top Stories [Video]

ASHLAND, Ore. — Verizon will host a public meeting at Southern Oregon University on Thursday evening to share the details of a proposed project to build a new wireless communications facility.

The facility would be built on top of the science building at SOU. A new wireless communication facility would increase cell reception in the Rogue Valley — but some community members have concerns.

“We want the community to come out and express their opposition to the cell tower,” said Kelly Marcotulli, executive director and co-founder of Oregon For Safer Technology. “We want people to know this is not necessary and it’s a threat to public health.”

Oregon For Safer Technology is encouraging the community to attend Thursday’s meeting to voice their concerns.

“At a public level, it’s important for our decision makers to understand the public sentiment and awareness of the harmful effects,” said Alan Rathsam, a co-founder of …