We're a number of days away from switching from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time -- at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 3. However, that doesn't mean nature's darkness is delayed.
As sundown continues to occur earlier and earlier, when any lights on the Terrace blink out it becomes quite noticeable, and dangerous.
We have a number of dark areas on the Terrace, so the more proper lighting we have at each residence the better. Last year we repaired the lighting fixtures at the Hyland Drive entrance to the Terrace and added solar-powered lights in the planted area next to the mailbox gazebo parking lot.
In my daily surveys of the Terrace, I note several exterior lights out of commission. Thus, I'm issuing one of my periodic reminders to all residents to be sure that your exterior lights -- both the pole lights and the bolted-on lights adjacent to the garage doors -- as well as any lights attached to the rear exterior are in good working order.
Given the uptick in residential crime in the area, anything that can be done to avoid dark areas in the community is a plus for all residents.
Thank you for your cooperation.
-- Bill Dowd
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