Two Tiverton high school students showed off an electric car …
While many Southern New Englanders are wondering how to help …
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is installing an…
A Newport man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper …
Advertisement
Some street lights going dark in E.P.
More than 1,100 street lights to go dark
Updated: Wednesday, 23 Jan 2013, 10:32 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 10:22 PM EST
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - East Providence is going to start shutting off street lights this month in an effort to save money.
The Department of Public Works has identified more than 1,100 excess lights that are not located near intersections, pedestrian crossings, and schools.
The city spends about $750,000 a year to maintain 5,000 lights.
The goal of this initiative is to save $150,000 over five years.
Copyright WPRI
Ground rules for posting comments: No profanity or personal attacks. Please comment on the subject of the story itself. If you do not follow these rules, we will remove your post. Keep it civil, folks!
Our commenting section is powered by IntenseDebate. If you registered for an account but didn't receive a verification e-mail, check your spam folder or click here for more information. For additional technical help, click here.
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single PageAdvertisement
Advertisement