[Atmob-discuss] preventive action on lighting

[Bern Kosicki]

At 08:28 PM 3/20/2008, Mario E. Motta wrote:

>We could have more control of our towns if every ATMOB member adopted
>one home town and joined an energy comm, etc. and gave testimony on bad
>lighting ideas. Most town managers know next to nothing on the subject.


Mairo,

Good job at Gloucester.

I've been involved as chair of an Acton committee on LP for the past six 
years.  We've been able to pass a new town bylaw in 2004.

This year, we're finally getting on the town meeting ballot for funds to 
replace our old drop lens, mercury vapor streetlights with new, full cutoff 
ones, which would use much more efficient metal halide or high pressure 
sodium lamps.

If any members live in towns with these poor-efficiency streetlights, you 
can make a case for your town to both get better fully shielded lighting 
and also to save money!  Write to me for more information.

I think there are a number of people in the club who are very active in LP 
issues.  It would be great if you'd identify yourselves so we can get you 
on the NELPAG (New England Light Pollution Advisory Group) mail list.
NELPAG will have a new website soon, which should be useful for general 
information and tips on how go get involved.

Bernie Kosicki