Board Of Aldermen 09/14/2026

The MGAT Board of Aldermen held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on public safety technology, specifically the use and regulation of surveillance cameras and drones by the Milford Police Department. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments expressing concerns about privacy, data security, and the impact of Flock Group Inc.'s camera systems, including calls for termination of these surveillance technologies. The board discussed and voted on a resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on the use of Flock cameras, which passed with a 9-6 vote, effectively pausing the program and establishing a public safety technology review committee to evaluate the systems and make recommendations. The committee's charge was later amended to include a review of drone technology used by the police. Additionally, the board approved mayoral appointments to this review committee and discussed budget-related items, including a $1.2 million cash advance grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for the Founders Walk project. The meeting concluded with the unanimous approval of a collective bargaining agreement and adjournment.