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Neighbor asks East Kingston School District to reduce glare from bright exterior light
Summary
A resident said a single bright white fixture on the older portion of the school building causes glare into her living room in winter; board members said safety is the first concern and suggested the safety committee review options such as shields or dimming.
A resident told the East Kingston School District board she can see a single bright white exterior light from her living room and asked the district to reduce its glare.
The resident, Lucille, who said she has lived across the street on Corner Terrace Lane for 21 years, told the board that one light on the older portion of the building is “so bright that if I walk into my living room at night and there’s no leaves on the trees, I have to do this.” She asked whether the light could be painted partway down, fitted with a shield or otherwise modified to reduce spill into nearby homes.
The board discussed safety trade-offs. One board member said the safety committee should look at the issue but emphasized that perimeter safety is the district’s first concern. The member noted that the multipurpose-room lights had been dimmed previously after neighbors complained; Lucille said the current fixture differs in color and intensity from the others and is particularly glaring in winter when leaves are absent.
No formal action was taken at the meeting. Board members referred the concern to the safety committee for review; the safety committee reported it will not meet again until the fall. The board did not set a timeline or specify a contractor, cost, or the technical fix to be used.
The exchange occurred during the public comment portion of the meeting and concluded without a vote.
