How to Request Action on a Street Light
How to report a street light out:
Call DPS at 978-465-4464 ext. 1704 or email dps@cityofnewburyport.com
State what street it is on, including nearest house number and/or landmark.
Report the route and pole number that is on the street light pole, usually affixed to the pole as a metal or plastic tag(s). Click HERE to see an example of how to identify the route and pole numbers.
How to request a change order to add or remove a street light:
Call DPS at 978-465-4464 ext. 1704 or email dps@cityofnewburyport.com
The city electrician will inspect request.
The request will then be sent to the ward councilor to check with the abutting neighbors for their comments/concerns.
If recommendation is to enact a change, the city electrician will prepare a written recommendation for City Council review.
City Council will receive the recommendation and refer it to the Public Utilities Committee.
The Public Utilities Committee will review the request and bring forward their recommendation to the full City Council for vote.
If approved by the City Council and the Mayor, the city electrician will prepare a work order to install, remove or modify the street light.
The city electrician will report the change to National Grid via appropriate form and will track inventory.