N.H. Town Turns Street Lights Off Permanently To Save Money - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Family Ties Forever! · 08-28-2007, 12:23 AM

I would feel scared if I lived there. I can't believe they permanently turned off the street lights there.

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Town Says Lights Out To Cut Costs Official Says Move Saves Nearly $50,000 A Year

Posted: 9:38 am CDT August 27, 2007
Updated: 12:14 pm CDT August 27, 2007

Bow, N.H. -- Streetlights across a New Hampshire town were shut off permanently Sunday night as a result of budget cuts, WMUR-TV in Manchester reported.

Selectmen said the move saves the town nearly $50,000 a year and was one way to ensure that police and firefighters would not lose their jobs.

In total, 222 lights were off. All major intersections and main roads will remain lit.

Some concerned citizens said the decision will make the town more susceptible to burglaries and endanger kids walking to school in the early morning.

Town officials said they always put safety first and did a lot of research before flipping the switch.

One resident planned to pass a petition around trying to stop the move.

Selectmen said the decision was made final back in May, and it will not change.

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catlover79 · 08-28-2007, 12:25 AM

Remind me not to travel through the suburbs of New Hampshire at night! *Twilight Zone theme playng*

Mr. Television · 08-28-2007, 12:30 AM

Oh good grief.

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freshprinceofLA · 08-28-2007, 01:11 AM

wow sucks if you're afraid of the dark

Mikado · 08-28-2007, 02:31 AM

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move saves the town nearly $50,000 a year and was one way to ensure that police and firefighters would not lose their jobs.

That's very true because now the crime rate and arson fires are SURE to skyrocket!!! ( hey can a TOWN get a bonehead of the week award????

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