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Article: Milton streets go dark ; Lights being shut off to save town money
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- The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
- Article date:
- July 23, 2009
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MILTON - In a few months, Milton at night will be half as bright
as it used to be.
The town this week began shutting off half of its 3,000
streetlights, going down each street and flipping the switch for
every other fixture.
Several other South Shore towns have considered the idea, but
most have backed off because of what electric companies charge to
turn street lights off - $25 to $300 a light. In some cases, the
town also was told it would have to pay a rental fee for the
fixtures even if they were turned off.
Some communities have found a way to avoid the problem: Residents
pay the electric company directly for lights on their streets.
Another 30 to 40 lights are going dim in Milton every ...