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Winchester manager reports progress on speed‑camera application; selectmen approve contracts and small budget transfers
Summary
Town Manager reported a submitted automatic speed‑enforcement application and other routine items; the board approved two small line‑item transfers totaling $4,550, authorized three‑year renewals with OpenGov and Everbridge, and approved refunds totaling $1,348.82.
Town Manager Harrington told the Board of Selectmen on Feb. 17 that the town has submitted an automatic speed‑enforcement proposal to the Department of Transportation and that DOT completed an initial cursory review. Manager and staff said they hope to receive final approval and eventually install cameras.
Harrington also reported regional meeting topics (stormwater MS4 compliance, new housing requirements), an upcoming Restaurant Week (March 4), and that the town received three proposals for the Wallen Hill project; GMAN in York has been tasked to provide an unbiased fiscal and school‑impact analysis within roughly 30 days.
On financial matters the board approved two small line‑item transfers: action 26‑05 ($4,000) to replenish fire apparatus maintenance funds after unanticipated repairs, and action 26‑06 ($550) to cover vehicle maintenance (gas strap replacement and oil changes). The board also approved a three‑year continuation contract with OpenGov (incumbent land‑use software) to avoid costly data migration and a three‑year renewal with Everbridge for resident notifications at a flat annual rate of $5,459. The board authorized refunds recommended by the Collector of Revenue totaling $1,348.82.
Manager next steps include executing the approved contracts, receiving GMAN’s Wallen Hill impact report, and continuing budget development ahead of a March 13 packet delivery to selectmen.
