Board of Selectmen — March 27, 2026
The meeting was a standard administrative session focused on filling a vacancy and initiating preliminary research for security upgrades.
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During the Springfield Select Board meeting on March 27, 2026, the Board initiated a process that could significantly change how residents interact with public spaces: the installation of surveillance cameras on town property.
The Board has tasked newly appointed member Donald Hill with researching camera options and specific locations for monitoring town property. This research is intended to lead to the procurement and installation of a municipal surveillance network.
While the Board is moving forward with this as a security and property protection measure, the expansion of surveillance naturally brings up important questions regarding resident privacy and the scope of municipal monitoring. As the Board moves from the research phase into implementation, residents should pay close attention to where these cameras are placed and how the data is managed. We will continue to track this issue as more details become available.
Public impact
Potential implementation of a new surveillance network across various town locations.
Topics discussed
The Board addressed the resignation of Amy Lewis and the appointment of a replacement to serve until the March 2027 elections.
The Board entered and exited a non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II (c), and voted to seal the minutes.
The Board discussed the potential purchase and installation of cameras to monitor town property, including possible locations and quantity.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Town Property Camera Security
Public comment
Decisions logged
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Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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