Verizon Proposing 44 5G Sites In Medford

MEDFORD, MA — Verizon Wireless wants to install short-range mobile 5G sites, known as "small cells," on 44 utility poles in Medford. The cells work in conjunction with larger cell towers to expand coverage in high-traffic areas, Verizon said.

Coverage can range from a few hundred feet to upwards of 1,000 feet, allowing more customers to use the network, according to the company. Verizon is in the process of obtaining permits from the city and plans to install the cells over the next three months if permits are approved.

Small cells have been proposed at the following locations:

1. 25 Dexter St. (pole on Bow St.)
2. 50 George St. (pole on Wedgemere Rd.)
3. 148 Washington St. (pole on Otis)
4. 204 Winthrop Street
5. 13 Newbern Avenue
6. 8 Alfred Street
7. 39 Albion St. (pole on William St.)
8. 287 Main Street
9. 25 Brooks Park
10. 72 Salem Street (pole on Oakland St.)
11. 4 Central Avenue
12. 499 Main Street
13. 20 Winchester Street (pole on Wareham St.)
14. 200 Boston Ave
15. 21 Fairmount Street
16. 333 Main Street (pole on Bowdoin St.)
17. 24 Wareham Street
18. 71 Central Avenue
19. 4 Colby Street
20. 16 Mystic Avenue
21. 42 Quincy Street
22. 600 Boston Avenue
23. 13 Higgins Avenue
24. 89 Princeton Street
25. 97 Greenleaf Ave.
26. 13 Bradlee Road
27. 62 Marion Street
28. 24 Tesla Avenue
29. 28 Kilsyth Road
30. 17 Court Street
31. 10 Winthrop Street
32. 87 Forest Street
33. 236 Harvard Street
34. 90 North Street
35. 48 Granville Avenue
36. 32 Brookings Street
37. 281 Boston Ave.
38. 10 Cherry Street
39. 45 Brogan Road
40. 42 Martin Street
41. Near 451 Boston Avenue
42. 549 Main Street
43. 101 Sheridan Avenue
44. 104 College Ave.

The city will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 to discuss the location applications. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at Medford City Hall from 6-7:30 p.m.