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Greenwich first selectman says speed cameras will return and announces AI task force
Summary
First Selectman Fred Camillo told the Board of Selectmen that automated speed cameras will be reinstated and the town will seek a longer appeals period; he also announced an initial five-member AI task force and urged residents to contact state legislators about bills he said would erode local control.
First Selectman Fred Camillo said the town’s automated speed cameras will be reinstalled but officials want to extend the current 10-day appeals window before tickets are issued.
"The 10 days we thought was way too—way too short," Camillo said, adding that the town will hold a public hearing to comply with state law and explain the program to residents. He told the board many residents had asked about refunds and urged them not to send refund requests directly to him.
Camillo also announced the formation of an AI task force to advise the town on use of artificial intelligence in municipal operations. The group will start with five voting members, likely expand to seven, and include liaisons from departments such as public works, risk management and the board of education. "AI is a very exciting thing…we're looking to enhance productivity and efficiency," he said.
Selectwoman Lauren Rabin added context on the cameras’ effect, citing the police chief’s review: "In most areas where these cameras were installed, there was a 90% reduction in speed," she said.
Camillo said he has contacted the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for a consultant list and reviewed state guidance; he also said he spoke briefly with the governor’s office about model approaches. Separately, he asked residents to contact state legislators about bills he said could weaken local control over housing and enable so-called "vexatious requestors" to harass municipal staff. He characterized the proposed vexatious-requestor law as intended to let towns ignore filers who repeatedly abuse public-records requests and said some individuals’ requests have cost the town substantial staff time.
Why it matters: Returning speed cameras and a longer appeals period affect day-to-day enforcement, traffic safety and residents’ pocketbooks; the AI task force signals the town’s intent to adopt new technologies while assigning departmental oversight. The selectmen said they will provide more details at upcoming meetings and in a public hearing.
What’s next: Town officials will hold a public hearing on camera reinstallation and pursue policy changes on appeals timing; the AI task force will begin meeting with departmental liaisons and staff.
