Bridgeport residents protest new cell equipment over radiation fears

We are on Chamberlain Avenue here in the north end of Bridgeport, and a group of folks who live here say they simply do not feel safe after cell phone equipment was placed on a utility pole right next to their homes. The equipment's owner reportedly told everyone in the neighborhood community outreach was conducted, but the neighbors say that never happened. They say they've launched a petition and flooded the company with phone calls, but feel their protests are falling on deaf ears, While the World Health Organization says, quote, current scientific evidence shows no adverse short or long-term health effects from radio frequency radiation emitted by cell phone towers, neighbors point to warning signs on the pole itself telling people to limit their exposure. They say that's proof the equipment may not be safe. We definitely feel like our neighborhood's been invaded. We feel like this is something that they did against our will and that we have no say in it at all. but we do have a say as we are the residents that live here. Somebody needs to really come in and advocate for us because we've been trying. Nobody has been listening. My mom told me that I can't play outside because it can affect my neighborhood And we've reached out to the company for a comment. We will let you know when they respond. In Bridgeport, Frank Rechia, News 12.