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Board authorizes bid for park and highway cameras and LPRs after repeated vandalism
Summary
Parks director reported repeated vandalism and asked the board to seek bids for cameras and license‑plate readers (LPRs) for parks and highway facilities; the board authorized the director to prepare and issue an RFP, noting initial vendor estimates could exceed $35,000.
The Lewisboro Town Board voted May 27 to authorize the parks director to go out to bid for cameras and license-plate readers (LPRs) to monitor town parks and highway facilities after repeated vandalism at athletic fields.
Nicole, the director of parks and recreation, told the board incidents have included fires in a recycling can, vehicles driven on fields and other damage. She said the town has been using budget funds for repairs and estimated some incidents cost "a couple thousand dollars" each. Vendors presented a range of technologies, from cloud-based, pan/zoom systems with remote alerts to lower-cost DVR-style installs; Nicole said initial high-quality proposals could push total initial costs above $35,000 and that systems would likely be cloud hosted with controlled access for police and town staff.
The board moved and approved a resolution authorizing the director to prepare an RFP and pursue potential grant opportunities; the town will specify required features (including LPRs at park entrances) in the bid documents and examine options for secure access by police and staff.
