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Resident urges Fairfield Council to seek 2,700K shielded LEDs instead of planned 3,000K fixtures
Summary
During public comment at the March 24 meeting, Cathleen McGowan Taylor urged the Borough to ask Met‑Ed to install 2,700‑kelvin shielded LED street lights rather than the planned 3,000‑kelvin unshielded fixtures, saying light should not trespass on private property; Council agreed to a follow‑up email to Met‑Ed.
Cathleen McGowan Taylor addressed the Borough Council on March 24, 2026 during the public‑comment period, asking the utility Met‑Ed to install 2,700‑kelvin shielded LED street lights instead of the 3,000‑kelvin unshielded fixtures planned for installation. She said the light should not "trespass" onto private property and asked whether the council wanted Mark Grosz of Dark Sky International invited to consult with Met‑Ed at no charge.
Richard Taylor reiterated his wife's concerns about the quality and appearance of the proposed LED lighting. The minutes paraphrase residents' remarks and do not record a verbatim quote beyond the paraphrase that the light should not trespass; no statute or ordinance was identified in the record to support the legal claim.
Council took a procedural follow‑up step. Under unfinished business, Councilor Dennis Bucher said he would send Met‑Ed another email asking about installing shields when the system is converted from high‑pressure sodium to LED fixtures. The minutes do not record a response from Met‑Ed nor a formal Council vote on the matter.
The record shows the Council did not adopt a policy or formal requirement at the March 24 meeting; the item remained a matter for follow‑up and possible consultation with external experts. The minutes note that the idea of having Mark Grosz from Dark Sky International speak to Council or Met‑Ed was offered as an option.
