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Sun-Sentinel Watch: Streetlight Flickers and is Dim in Wellington

Posted on: Thursday, 1 June 2006, 00:00 CDT

By Debra R. Gibbs, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

May 22--THE PROBLEM

Jerry Perlmutter contacted the Sun-Sentinel, concerned about a malfunctioning streetlight at the corner of Skipton Avenue and Chelmsford Street in Wellington. The streetlight is the only one on the block.

THE BACK STORY

For about eight months, the light has been out. On rare occasions, the light flickers and is dim. Perlmutter said he has called Florida Power & Light Co.

Karen Vissepo, FPL spokeswoman, said Friday the light is the responsibility of FPL and she created a ticket for the repair based on calls from Permutter and the Sun-Sentinel.

WHO CAN FIX THIS

Ernie Rodriquez, a member of FPL's Customer Communication Group: 1-800-361-5162. FPL also offers customer service via it's website, www.fpl.com, including a toll free number to report power outages: 1-800-468-8243. We called the phone number, discussed the streetlight problem and received a ticket number for repair.

UPDATE

Day 10: Missing U-turn sign just west of the intersection of Linton Boulevard and Military Trail in Delray Beach.

Who can fix this: Palm Beach County has an operator-run dispatch number for questions and comments about traffic signs: 561-233-3900.

CONTACT US

Is there something in your neighborhood that's not getting fixed? Tell us where the problem is and how long it's been there.

E-mail: sun-sentinelwatch@sun-sentinel.com

Call: 561-228-5561

Write:

Sun-SentinelWatch

200 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Please include a daytime phone number. We can't respond to every call but will address as many submissions as we can.

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Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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