2 rules for unincorporated Essex County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Massachusetts has no statewide dark-sky law, so night-sky protection in Essex County comes from town outdoor-lighting bylaws. Rowley, Rockport, and other communities require shielded, downward-facing fixtures.
Light trespass, a neighbor's glare spilling onto your property, is controlled by town outdoor-lighting bylaws across Essex County, not by state law. Fixtures must be shielded to keep light on-site.
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