PORTSMOUTH — Starting Thursday, June 7, residents can learn more about the town’s efforts to upgrade its streetlight system by viewing an informational exhibit in Town Hall.

The exhibit will run during business hours from June 7-22.

Nationally, municipalities are switching to LED streetlights for the same reason residents are switching to them in their homes — they last far longer than traditional lights, use far less energy and are more reliable, according to Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.

“By upgrading our streetlight network to LED, the town will save energy, promote sustainability and increase the reliability of our lights,” the manager stated in a press release Tuesday.

Representatives from the town and the Partnership for Rhode Island Streetlight Management (PRISM) will also host a public forum from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall. The forum is designed to provide public information, answer questions and solicit public comment.

Additional information on this project can be found at the town’s website: portsmouthri.com.