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Dear Justanidiot,

You will recall that I am against LED's for that very reason. The third-candidate, Jed Carbone sees value in them but I feel they cost too much today and save "less than promised", but as technology improves they may very well be a smart option in just a few years. Acting mayor Solomon is saying that the Council is "seeking competitive bids". Smart idea. I'm sure that someone on the Council will pose your question about replacements. If not, I will bring it up.

I don't think that bulb-replacement labor is a big issue. We already have a full staff for that but you're right. The bulbs cost a fortune. (I do think they come with a warranty, but that is another issue to discuss). I'm comfortable that there have been enough cities/towns that have gone before Warwick, to give us data that will help prevent the city from getting scammed. (no matter who is in charge).

Warwick had (has) a similar situation in Oakland Beach. The ornamental street lights keep getting crashed into rendering them inoperable. The City wants National Grid to pay. National Grid said "We don't warranty against car accidents". The end result is that the street lights closest to the "Beach Pail" (Now closed. Previously called "The Carousal" ) remained in total darkness for many months, adding to the demise of that restaurant. I got involved with attempting to resolve that issue but the only thing I kept seeing was finger-pointing, not results. I fear this would be a similar problem unless, as you point out, there is language up front to prevent it. Good to see you cleaned up your spelling before writing that conscientious warning.

Happy Autumn old friend.

Happy Autumn everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor