Greenwich schedules April presentation on school‑zone speed cameras after residents raise concerns

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen on March 26 scheduled a public presentation for April 20 to address resident concerns about school‑zone speed cameras, hours of operation and the appeals process.

First Selectman Fred Camillo said the presentation—by his office, the Department of Public Works and the Greenwich Police Department—will lay out why the town is using cameras and address commonly asked questions, including the statutory limits on flashing lights. “When you hear some of the answers and why DPW and the police department are doing it, that's why we're gonna have the presentation,” Camillo said, adding there will be a brief question period after the presentation.

Selectwoman Lauren Raven and other board members said speeding and pedestrian safety are among the most frequent email topics they receive; Raven noted a petition she believes has about 1,200 signatures expressing concern about camera operations. Board members emphasized they want the town to communicate clearly about hours of enforcement and the process for appeals.

Context: Board members also discussed pedestrian and bicycle safety statistics cited from the Connecticut Department of Transportation showing statewide declines in total traffic fatalities but increases in bicycle and pedestrian deaths; local counts for 2025 included two traffic fatalities and 15 pedestrian/cyclist injury crashes in Greenwich.

Next steps: The April 20 presentation is intended to provide detailed information to the public and answer outstanding questions; the board said it would share the presentation in advance so residents can review and attend.