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Resident raises safety concerns about daytime‑lit streetlights and tree limbs on Spring Street wires
Summary
A resident told the Village of Cary board that downtown street lights have been on during daytime for months and that tree limbs along Spring Street are resting on wires over a sidewalk; staff advised contacting the utility and noted the complaint for follow up.
Al Toomin, a resident who identified himself from Maplewood (address recorded in the meeting notes), told the Village of Cary Board on Jan. 21 that some street lights in town “have been on for months” during the day and that multiple tree limbs are hanging over wires along Spring Street near an empty lot and the treatment plant.
The resident said the line of trees has been leaning on wires for years and that the condition is worsening; he described the situation as a potential hazard for pedestrians. When asked for a precise location he said the area “where that empty lot is down Spring Street.”
Mayor Connick and staff responded that the village would follow up. During the public comment exchange staff suggested the resident contact the utility provider (ComEd was mentioned by a speaker) and said the village had noted the safety concern. No formal action or timeline was recorded at the meeting.
Ending: Residents were encouraged to report similar public‑safety issues to village staff so they can be routed to the appropriate utility or public works team for inspection and remediation.
