Massachusetts

Currently there are no statewide statutes regulating outdoor lighting, though currently two bills are pending in the Massachusetts State Legislature.

Here's a list of are cities and towns in Massachusetts that have adopted outdoor-lighting regulations:

• Acton (this town also has an outdoor-lighting committee)

• Chelmsford (see Section 195-34)

• Concord

• Gloucester

• Hampden

• Lexington (see Article XIV, beginning on page 166)

• Plymouth

• Rowley

• Truro

• Winchester

• Westwood

(if you know about any others, please let us know!)