Current Projects

The Technology Department participates in projects across the various departments.  The following is a summary of the current activities.

TitleDescriptionPrimary DepartmentCurrent Status
Town Meeting Preparation

For each Town Meeting, the Technology Department prepares the main slides used to present the motions during Town Meeting.

Additionally this year, the Technology Department has been working on improvements to the process used for submitting Amendments.

Town MeetingActive
Fiber Network ExpansionThrough a grant application submitted to the State, the private fiber network which was started in 2018, will now be extended to Arts Center, Cemetery Administration, and DPW. This project will connect the remaining staffed buildings as well as the two remote radio communication sites to the primary network.TechnologyComplete
GIS Update

The Technology Department is evaluating the current GIS systems to determine what updates need to be made, and how to provide the best solution to the Town.

This process is being done with input from several departments.

TechnologyIn-Progress
Permitting System Expansion

The Building Department has been on the current permitting system for more than a year now. The plan going forward is to enable online permitting for other departments to provide a single portal for contractors/residents to apply for all required permits.

The Technology Department is currently planning the next department(s) to make the move.

TechnologyPlanning
Website UpdateThe Technology Department with the cooperation of multiple town departments are in the process of upgrading the Town's website.  CivicPlus will continue to work the the town to enhance the website to be in standards of ADA and security compliance. TechnologyIn-Progress