Verizon began to build its new cell tower with an expired permit. The tower is 40 feet from a preschool called Kids, Inc. (what a name!). Parents of children in the preschool intend to leave if the tower is activated, which will be soon. The owner of the preschool was never notified of the proximity of the new tower when she signed her lease. Lots of interesting issues bubbling in this story, including a "quality of life" sidestep now being used to get around the 1996 Telecommunications Act that prevents fighting wireless installations based on health concerns.
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