Lights out

Streetlights across the New Hampshire town of Bow, were shut off permanently Sunday night as a result of budget cuts, WMUR-TV in Manchester reported.

Selectmen said the move saves the town nearly $50,000 a year and was one way to ensure that police and firefighters would not lose their jobs.

In total, 222 lights were off. All major intersections and main roads will remain lit.
Some concerned citizens said the decision will make the town more susceptible to burglaries and endanger kids walking to school in the early morning.

Town officials said they always put safety first and did a lot of research before flipping the switch.

One resident planned to pass a petition around trying to stop the move.

Selectmen said the decision was made final back in May, and it will not change.