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Seymour Culture & Arts says Broad Street mural near completion; board weighs lighting and cameras
Summary
Artists expect the Broad Street mural to be finished this week. The Culture & Arts Commission and town staff discussed vandalism deterrents — solar motion spotlights and cameras — with staff estimating roughly $8,000 for a cellular camera setup and recommending a wireless bridge as a lower recurring-cost option.
Members of the Seymour Culture & Arts Commission told the board June 17 that the mural at the corner of Broad Street and Main Street is nearly complete and will receive a protective coating once paint cures.
Linda Bellance and colleagues described the artist’s plan and the coating intended to make graffiti removal easier. Commissioners and residents then discussed security measures after recent vandalism at the gazebo: solar motion-activated spotlights aimed at the wall, battery-operated fixtures for the gazebo and camera options.
Rob, the town’s audiovisual/IT technician, said there is no reliable Wi‑Fi at the mural location and described two options: a cellular (LTE) camera with recurring costs, which staff estimated in the ballpark of $8,000 for the necessary hardware and service; or a wireless bridge from the community center to avoid ongoing monthly LTE costs (he estimated roughly $1,000 per bridge plus camera hardware). Rob and other staff cautioned that camera image quality at distance or behind vegetation can be poor and that lighting is often the most effective deterrent.
The board voted to combine related agenda items so staff could consider the mural, gazebo and park together and develop a recommendation that balances visibility, maintenance access and recurring costs.
Board members and commissioners emphasized community involvement and said they will continue communicating with residents as staff refines options and budgets.
