Milton council approves pilot for solar charging stations, asks for policies to limit misuse
Council approved a pilot to install solar charging stations at public locations (e.g., community center, skate park) and directed staff to develop site-specific rules (time limits, park-hour enforcement) after police raised concerns about potential loitering or encampment use.
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Milton City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a pilot installation of solar charging stations in public places, with policy guardrails to reduce the risk of long-term loitering. Police Chief Jennifer Frank told council the devices could be a useful public amenity — especially for youth at parks — but suggested design and policy choices, such as time limits and site hours, to reduce misuse.
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