Wilmette EEC approves dark‑sky webpage, advances lighting code recommendations

Apr 30, 2026

The commission approved draft dark‑sky webpage text and reviewed lighting‑related Village Code recommendations, deciding to coordinate with the Land Use Committee for potential ordinance language.

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Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen provided an overview of draft dark‑sky webpage text and described additional materials submitted by Commissioner Sarina McBride on bird impacts. Commissioners agreed to publish the webpage and to continue drafting code recommendations to reduce uplighting and limit adverse effects on wildlife.

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