Concerns for Bell tower

Some of your readers hopefully will be outraged to know there is a plan to install a Bell Canada communications tower at the rear of St. Patrick's Church in Wildfield. This tower could be as high as 80 to 90 feet.

The parish priest, Rev. V. Papais, is proceeding with this project with almost no consultation or input from parish members or local residents, most of whom at this stage are not even aware of it. There has been neither a public meeting nor a display of construction drawings of the structure.

Not only will this tower be an eyesore to the community at large, it will seriously impinge on the character and dignity of St. Patrick's Church. Constructed in 1894 on the site on earlier frame building, it is a local landmark that is appreciated by residents, historical buffs and by people simply passing through the area.

Apart from the esthetics, there are the potential health implications of microwave radiation. Area residents, especially families with children attending St. Patrick's School, need to ask questions about this project.

Anyone wishing to voice their opinions can contact Rev. Papais at 905-794-0486. Letters of opposition can also be sent to David Finnegan, director of planning, Archdiocese of Toronto, 1155 Yonge Street Toronto, Ont. M4T 1W2 or planning@archtoronto. org. The phone number is 416-934- 0606.

Dan O'Reilly

Wildfield