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Litchfield Advanced Technology Commission outlines 2026 plan for connectivity, inventory and cybersecurity
Summary
The commission agreed April 27 to develop a townwide 2026 technology plan focused on redundant internet at key sites, a Snipe‑IT asset inventory and standardized hardware and software; commissioners assigned RFPs, work orders and cybersecurity steps including pursuing a password‑vault grant.
The Litchfield Advanced Technology Commission on April 27 moved to develop a townwide 2026 technology plan that prioritizes redundant internet connections at critical facilities, a townwide asset inventory and standardized hardware and software.
Chair John Bongiorno reported that Frontier completed installation of Wi‑Fi devices on the green and that he has identified devices that remain unpowered. He said the commission will install a conferencing system by the next meeting and that he will issue a work order to add a second CEN link to provide redundancy for the Litchfield Fire Department’s connection.
Commission members directed staff and volunteers to complete a Snipe‑IT inventory. Bill O’Donnell will assist Stacey Dionne in loading inventory data; once the inventory is finished the commission will draft a vendor‑approved list of standardized equipment to be used throughout town facilities.
Commissioner Dave Carroll was assigned to develop requests for proposals: one to support migration to a town domain and managed accounts (options discussed included Intune/Intone, Azure/Entra ID, Outlook or Google accounts and multi‑factor authentication) and another to provision workforce PCs and device management. The commission reiterated that non‑break/fix IT work should be governed by a formal work order process and that Snipe‑IT could be used to track work orders as well as inventory.
Members emphasized cybersecurity measures. The minutes note a grant is available to set up a password vault and that town systems use a mix of authenticators; the minutes also reference a recent security breach affecting SonicWall products and continued use of YubiKeys in some town locations. The commission asked staff to pursue available grants and to assess options for centralized credential management.
The commission compiled a list of facilities to include in the connectivity plan, noting that several sites need fiber or upgrades, including the New Ambulance Facility, Public Works, Community Field, WPCA and the Bantam Annex. Members also asked for a review of phone, cable and transport bills to identify efficiencies and noted an existing Crown Castle account that links Town Hall and the State Police.
The minutes record a set of action items: finish AV setup at the Annex and Litchfield Firehouse; load inventory into Snipe‑IT and draft a standardized equipment list; the issuance of targeted work orders (including the Litchfield Fire CEN connection); development of RFPs for account migration and workforce PCs; investigation of conduit for fiber at Community Field; and finalization of an Authorized Use Policy required by the town insurance carrier. The commission approved the minutes of its Feb. 19, 2026 meeting (all those present at that meeting voted Aye).
The commission adjourned at approximately 6:52 PM. Next procedural steps listed in the minutes are finishing AV installations, advancing the inventory, and circulating draft RFPs and an AI use policy revision for selectmen feedback.
