Washington Township to monitor several locations with traffic cameras
WASHINGTON TWP. — Police Chief Carl Fronzaglio told the supervisors that eight traffic cameras will soon be purchased and installed at different locations in the township.
“We have approximately $7,000 in our budget to cover the cost of the cameras and installation,” said Fronzaglio, during the board’s meeting this week. “The cameras will be set up at several important intersections, as well as near the school and ballpark.”
Fronzaglio added that the cameras can capture close-up detail of license plates and send a real-time feed to the township police department.
“Using these traffic cameras, our police department will be able to monitor busy traffic intersections and watch out for suspicious activity,” he said. “This will help to keep our community safer.”
In other action, the board voted to:
n Donate $250 to the Domestic Violence Holiday Donation Program
n Donate $250 to the Belle Vernon Area School District for sponsorship in a booklet commemorating the 50th anniversary of the merger of Rostraver School District and Bellmarette Joint School District
n Authorize Supervisor Jan Amoroso to get quotes for production of a recycling map
n Purchase mine subsidence insurance at an annual cost of approximately $540 for two municipal buildings
Also during the meeting, Chairman Dan Moody noted that the township still has an opening for an elected township auditor position and is seeking residents to serve on the veterans committee.