Temporary Surveillance Cameras for Haunted Happenings
At a glance
- What: The police department received approval for temporary video cameras at five locations during Haunted Happenings.
- Where it stands: Acted on October 8; see the log below.
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Sources
Log
2026-10-08 - City Council
Council approved temporary police cameras at five high-profile locations (Essex and North, Essex and Barton, Federal Street, Boston and Proctor, and North and Bridge). Police-reported terms were video only, with no audio, license plate reading, facial recognition or AI features, 30-day retention and no outside vendor or agency access. Councilor Holappa said she would vote no because documented retention, storage, software, access and third-party agreements were missing; Councilor Turowski said the details came directly from the police chief.