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Meter error leaves 16 of 24 Beechwood soccer lights dark; district to coordinate repairs
Summary
Staff said an electric meter for the Beechwood soccer field was initially installed in the wrong location, delaying testing; 16 of 24 lights were reported down and the district will work with Beachwood Township and the utility to diagnose bulbs versus infrastructure.
Facilities staff reported that work on the Beechwood soccer field lighting encountered an installation error: the electric meter was initially put in the wrong location, which delayed project closure and functional testing. "They put it in a completely different area, not even remotely close to the area it was supposed to be," a staff member said about the utility installer—s error.
Staff said 16 of 24 lights are currently down; they will troubleshoot whether the problem is bulbs or another component and will partner with Beachwood Township and the utility (JCP&L referenced in the discussion) to do the work in the next few weeks. Staff described the situation as ultimately resolved after escalation and photography by district personnel prompted the utility to reinstall the meter in the correct location.
The board was told the lights had not been touched in 15 years and that the district will coordinate a cost‑efficient repair plan with township partners to restore lighting for athletic use.
