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Committee weighs security options after opposition at town meeting over EV chargers
Summary
After vocal opposition at town meeting citing fire risks, Tamworth Energy Committee discussed vandalism concerns raised by the police chief and options for security cameras and related costs; responsibility for camera costs will be decided by the select board.
Committee minutes note vocal opposition to the EV charger warrant article at town meeting, centered on fears about fire risk. Committee members characterized the opposition as largely perception-based and moved to address community concerns through outreach and clear visual materials showing the chargers’ modest scale.
Separately, the police chief requested security cameras for the town parking lot, citing vandalism concerns connected with public-facing infrastructure. The committee discussed that camera costs should not necessarily be the responsibility of the EV project and flagged that the select board would need to decide cost allocation. The minutes list low-cost options discussed, including Ring or Google Home accounts at about $100 per year or battery-powered cameras that require recharging multiple times per year.
