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Kensington Parkway lights to be energized; council hears $6,250 initial decoration estimate and resident priorities
Summary
Council said it is coordinating with Pepco to energize 25 Kensington Parkway streetlights; Baldwin Line will test lines and a lighting ceremony is planned. Decoration costs were estimated at $250 per pole ($6,250 total); some residents urged spending priorities be redirected to sidewalk snow removal or charities.
The council discussed progress on the Kensington Parkway street-lighting project and said it is coordinating with Pepco to energize the new lights. After Pepco energizes the circuit and Baldwin Line completes testing, the Village plans a lighting ceremony.
Council members discussed holiday decoration options and noted an initial estimated cost of $250 per pole, which would total about $6,250 for 25 poles. Several residents indicated during the meeting that they would prefer the money be used for sidewalk snow removal or donated to a local food bank or charity rather than decorations. The minutes show no formal vote on decoration funding; the matter remains a topic for council consideration.
No specific Pepco dates were recorded in the minutes. The council recorded that the capital costs related to these lights were reflected in the treasurer's October expense figures.
