2026 Block Watch
Alley Lighting Project

We are looking for resident neighbors who feel their back alley lighting situation could use some illumination.  We have discovered a smart solar lighting panel that is fully independent of external energy requirments (a.i. no plugs or electric power required).   At dusk it turns on a dim 100 lumens level which will be tripped by motion for 30 seconds to a much brighter 1000 lumens.  After testing, we feel it offers a great option in lighting with minimal intrusion of continual brightness, since it dims to nominal but noticeable "stand by mode" when there is no activity to trip the motion detector.    We have a nice looking and substantial set up with a 10 foot steel pole (needs paint protection) that can be sleeved or permanently cemented into the ground, inside the back properly line (wall or fence) of a home.  The height would insure very limited susceptibility to vandalism.  The pole could also be planted in a substantive outdoor umbrella stand that gives the light set up more flexibility in usage... the steel pole and light themselves are very stable from wind issues, which would allow the option us using a weighted stand, as mentioned, for alternating locations or even sharing among neighbors.  This is available at NO COST to anyone interested in getting one of the 8 remaining test lights.