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Residents press city for repairs and ownership documentation of historic triangle lamp posts
Summary
Neighbors told council that several historic triangular islands and lamp posts are damaged and unlit; residents and the council sought written confirmation from Atlantic Electric (ACE) about pole ownership and requested documentation from private contractors to determine responsibility for repairs.
Several residents asked the council to intervene after one lamp post was reportedly repaired through insurance and another was knocked down in a hit-and-run, leaving historic triangular islands on Northfield Plaza dark and unrepaired.
"ACE has been supplying the energy for years," said resident Charlie McGilley, who said Delta Line had certified the electric supply and that residents prefer replacement fixtures that match the originals. Chief Pollak noted the most recent incident appears to have been a hit-and-run: "we don't know who hit the 2nd pole, it was a hit and run." Council and the solicitor asked residents to provide certificates and documentation of prior repairs so staff can obtain written confirmation from the utility and determine responsibility.
Solicitor Facenda requested that Mr. McGilley submit any certification and documentation to the Clerk's Office; Mr. McGilley said he would contact Delta Line to pursue written confirmation. Councilman Notaro offered to contact Atlantic Electric (ACE) about pole ownership. No financial commitment or repair timeline was recorded at the work session.
