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Residents urge Highland Park to halt installation of Solar Tonic streetlights on historic Moss Street
Summary
Multiple residents told the council they oppose planned Solar Tonic solar streetlights on Moss Street’s historic block, saying the fixtures clash with the neighborhood’s historic character and that the city should deploy lights where they are more needed.
Several residents addressed the Highland Park City Council during the Nov. 3 citizens‑participation period to oppose planned solar streetlight installations by a private company identified in public comment as Solar Tonic.
Ben Brigance, a resident who lives at 65 Moss Street, told the council the proposed black fixtures would be a poor aesthetic fit for the block’s historic homes. "They're cold, they're painted black, and many of…
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