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Millis officials flag deteriorating ornamental street lights on Route 109; replacements costly

5824069 · September 25, 2025
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The finance committee heard from DPW about damaged ornamental light poles on Route 109, some with exposed wiring; staff said replacement poles cost $7,000–$9,000 and several have been hit repeatedly by vehicles.

Public works staff told the Town of Millis Finance Committee on Sept. 24 that ornamental street lights installed along Route 109 have suffered repeated damage and that several older poles now require replacement.

Jim McKay of the Department of Public Works said the town has 88 ornamental lights along Route 109 and that the DPW’s survey identified roughly 10 poles in need of replacement. “You can see it by the price…

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