Union objects to planned security cameras; labor counsel now negotiating

The board discussed an objection from the union about the town’s planned security cameras. The Chair said he first spoke with the union representative, Richard Witshey, and agreed the town would contact the union before installing cameras; he said the union later forwarded the issue to its attorney, after which the town’s labor counsel took over negotiations. “I responded within the hour,” the Chair said, adding he had a roughly 10‑minute conversation with the union representative and that the matter is now being handled by attorneys.

Board members questioned whether the cameras were intended for the highway garage only or for other town buildings; one member urged limiting them to the highway garage. The Chair said he had asked the town attorney to find out whether the union’s objection has merit and expected an update by next month. No formal action was taken while the labor firms negotiate.