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Commission discusses upgrading park security cameras and extending Wi‑Fi to basketball court area
Summary
Members discussed replacing decade-old bathhouse cameras, using existing Wi‑Fi in the bathhouse to extend coverage and adding cameras near the basketball court to address uncovered areas and increased activity.
The Park Commission discussed updating security cameras and extending Wi‑Fi coverage at Town Park to permit new cameras over the basketball court and other uncovered areas. Commissioners noted the current camera system is more than 10 years old and suggested coordinating with Chief Kate on upgrades.
Camera upgrades matter because expanded coverage could improve safety and deter misuse in areas that currently have no camera views.
A commissioner asked whether the bathhouse router’s range would support cameras at the basketball court and suggested an extender or a pole-mounted solution with power to serve two cameras. Staff said the town is talking about updating the security system and that, if the bathhouse system is replaced, the new system could provide Wi‑Fi or camera connections that make it easier to add external cameras. Commissioners emphasized that people tend to congregate in uncovered spots and that adding cameras could help monitor increased activity; staff noted the cameras currently in the bathhouse are at least 10 years old.
No procurement decisions, budgets, or vendor names were finalized during the discussion. The commission asked staff to explore technical options and coordination with relevant town departments and to return with recommendations.
