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Meeting addresses proposed cell antenna raising concerns among parents in Canon-Mac SD

CANONSBURG, Pa. — A town hall meeting was held Tuesday in Washington County about a proposed small cell, plans for which have drawn resistance within the community because of its proximity to two schools.

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Crown Castle Communications wants to install the cell antenna on Griffin Drive in Canonsburg, near Borland Manor Elementary and North Strabane Intermediate in the Canon-McMillan School District.

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Many parents are against the cell antenna, worried it could be a health and safety risk because of how close it would be to the schools and homes. Some critics have put up signs near the schools.

Channel 11's Amy Hudak was there. Hear reactions from parents and more from the meeting in the video above.

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