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Resident raises concerns about nuisance lighting after recent ordinance
Summary
A resident urged enforcement and awareness of a recently passed lighting ordinance that requires non-safety nuisance lights to be off by 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends, citing flashing colored lights affecting neighbors' sleep and visibility of the night sky.
During public comment, a resident told the council she believed a recently passed lighting ordinance is not getting sufficient public attention and urged neighbors to comply with the new rules. The resident said nuisance lights that are not for safety or security should be off by 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends and described colored and flashing lights that shine into homes.
"Any lights that are not safety or security need to be off by 10:00 on the weekdays, 11:00 on the weekends," the resident said, adding that flashing color-changing lights and sensitive motion lights disturb neighbors and that some properties appear to be lit like a commercial establishment. Council members acknowledged the concern and suggested outreach to increase awareness of the ordinance.
Why it matters: council members and residents indicated this is a recurring complaint affecting quality of life and the town's night‑sky priorities; the comment prompted discussion of public outreach and enforcement options.
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