Is Your Utility Smart Meter Harmful?

October 29, 2025 Presented by Cece Doucette, Director, Massachusetts for Safe Technology, Safer Screentime; With Gratitude to Co-Host Ken Gartner, EMR-S, Bio-Safer Housing

Thank you to everyone who joined me (Cece Doucette) and our wonderful co-host, Building Biologist Ken Gartner, for this timely webinar! – Cece Doucette LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2FyRZ5eQz4

Extremely informative highlights:

Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome, EMR-Syndrome (ADA) symptoms
➢ Insomnia ➢Headaches ➢Nosebleeds/earbleeds ➢Fatigue ➢Pain
➢Skin abnormalities ➢ Irregular heartbeats ➢Cognitive impairment
➢Anger, behavior issues ➢Anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation

Top 20 Symptoms Reported from Smart Meters

  1. Blood Pressure (Elevated or Low)
  2. Heart Palpitations, Heart Racing
  3. Ear Ringing, Buzzing, Tinnitus
  4. Eye Pain, Vision, Cataracts
  5. Nausea, Vomiting
  6. Fatigue, Exhaustion, Stress
  7. Anxiety, Agitation
  8. Irritability, Bickering, Arguing
  9. Insomnia, Sleeplessness
  10. Involuntary Muscle Contractions
  11. Leg Cramps, esp. In Bed
  12. Brain Fog, Lack of Concentration
  13. Dizziness, Disorientation, Vertigo
  14. Head Pressure, Heat, Piercing Pain
  15. Headache, Migraine
  16. Nerve Damage, Shooting Pain
  17. Numbness, esp. in Hands/Feet
  18. Short Term Memory Loss
  19. Respiratory Problems
  20. Tingling, Burning, Itching Skin
    https://kjgartner.substack.com/p/announcing-a-symptom-checklist-for

Potentially caused by:
 Internet of Things (IoT) appliances  Smart phones and Bluetooth technologies
 Wi-Fi routers, 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) and 5G  Cordless phones and headsets
 Tablets, laptops and printers  Mice and keyboards  Gaming devices, virtual reality
 Baby monitors  “Smart” hearing aid

How to mitigate dangerous EMF from wifi devices:


Community Level Electropollution
Macro cell towers 5G small cells Satellites Wireless access points Utility smart meters

Utility “Smart” Meters Hazards Explained:
>Some pulse radiation continuously
>Can hop on house wires/pipes
>Fires, explosions, improper grounding
>Data harvesting, privacy issues
>Leading cause of sudden onset
>EMR Syndrome
>Environmental justice/Worcester
>TedX Talk
>Jeromy Johnson, engineer
>TedX Talk: Dr. Alexia McKnigh

What Can We Do?
➢ Do nothing, keep vigilant for signs/symptoms.
➢ Do not use bedroom adjacent to broadcasting meters (consider bed canopy)
➢ Ask Utility whether a safer ‘opt-out’ meter is available, aim for not radiating
➢ Ask Utility whether they can relocate any broadcast antenna
➢ Ask Utility if you can upload a monthly photo of reading
➢ Surround/redirect/shield antennas to protect living space
➢ Consider weaning from natural gas use, thus no gas meter
➢ Consider drilling a well, thus no water meter
➢ Move electric meter to pedestal in the yard (facing away)
➢ Reduce ‘dirty electricity’ exposure from main electrical service (gas and water
meters don’t connect to house’s wiring) UNFORTUNATELY – For Apartment Dwellers, there are fewer options, bank of meters
➢ Public engage

02/19/2025 Special Critical links from Feb 19 zoom.

2. Science


3. Medicine


4. MA EMF Bills

LAUSD phone free this week; letter to address EMFs

LegislatorLinkTitle
Senator John VelisBill SD.1482An Act to protect children’s learning, focus and emotional health during school hours
Rep. Alice PeischBill HD.3070An Act promoting Safe Technology Use and Distriction-Free Education for Youth
Sen. Julian CyrBill SD.654An Act promoting Safe Technology Use and Distriction-Free Education for Youth
David DeCosteBill HD.1437An Act to Regulate the Use of Mobile Communication Devices in Educational Institutions
Sen CrightonBill SD.1653An Act providing for Phone Free Schools
Rep. Jeffrey TurcoBill HD.2819An Act prohibiting cell phone usage during the school day
Sen. John KeenanBill SD.868An Act limiting cell phones in classrooms
Rep. Josh TarskyBill HD.442An Act relative to phone-free schools
Sen. John CroninBill SD.2496An Act to promote phone free schools
Rep. Adam ScanlonBill HD.3823An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools

5. Federal


6. Legal Actions:


7. Local Actions & Resources

8. Media Activity

9. Events:

  • Monthly Education Forums, schools focus, good primer for all, Tuesday, February 25, 6-8 p.m. ET
  • Burlington, MA Health Fair @ High School, Saturday, April 26, 10-1, volunteers needed

10. Tech Tips

  • Turn off 5G antennas in phone, faster service, stopped teen’s headaches (thanks, Gary)
  • Airport scanners, new microwave imaging (thanks, Karina)

11. Other/Q&A

  • Please review film Generation Zapped on YouTube TV & Shows, Google Play, Peacock, Fandango, AppleTV, Rotten Tomatoes, etc.
  • OneName Project: EMR-S, Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome
  • Library meters Ashland (Acoustimeter), Pittsfield & Sunderland (S&S Pro II), Bedford & Wellesley (GQ EMF 390), Watertown (ionizing); Hillsdale, NY. Others? EHT library meter fund.