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Select Board votes to remove two Little Island Road streetlights after neighborhood request
Summary
Following a neighborhood request and a policy review, the board voted to remove two town-owned streetlights (poles 2 and 4) on Little Island Road; Cumberland County crash data showed no incidents in the past five years, and the board cited resident preference and local policy discretion.
A resident requested the removal of a town streetlight on Little Island Road during the July 29 meeting, saying neighbors did not believe the light was necessary. A Select Board member who drafted the town lighting policy said the policy recommends lights in areas with speed limits of 25 mph or lower "where absolutely necessary based on evidence of pedestrian traffic," but that the policy does not mandate removal or installation.
The board reported no accidents in the last five years at the site after the town contacted the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. One Select Board member moved to remove poles 2 and 4; the motion was seconded and the board voted to remove the two lights, with members noting a site visit and resident feedback supported the change.
Next steps: the public-works or energy staff will arrange for removal and update town records; the board indicated it will respond to constituent concerns about access and visibility if further complaints arise.
