# Select Board: September 22nd, 2026

The Milton Select Board meeting on September 22, 2026, featured extensive public commentary and discussions primarily focused on the town's use of Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Residents expressed strong concerns about privacy, lack of transparency, and the procurement process, noting that the police department installed the cameras without prior public or board approval. The Police Chief defended the technology as a valuable tool for solving crimes and emphasized data retention and sharing policies, including a recent restriction to local use only and a seven-day data retention period. The board discussed potential next steps, including freezing or canceling the current Flock contract and exploring alternative vendors with better data governance. They agreed on the need for a task force or committee to develop comprehensive policies on surveillance technology and data privacy, with legal counsel involvement. Additionally, the board approved a warrant article to amend the FY2027 appropriation for the PEG access enterprise fund due to declining revenues and discussed a significant capital project involving the proposed acquisition of the Labberet property for potential school use. The acquisition would require town meeting approval and a subsequent debt exclusion vote. The board emphasized that purchasing the land does not commit the town to building a school and outlined plans for further study and community engagement. Other agenda items included appointments to the traffic mitigation subcommittee, approval of one-day liquor licenses, and use of Manning Park for events. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session regarding labor negotiations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Select Board: September 22nd, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPcPqb029Lk) - MILTON ACCESS TV