License-plate camera insurance puchased

REARDAN — Stolen and vandalized license-plate cameras will be insured and put back up after the Town Council voted Thursday, Sept. 3, to buy Flock Safety’s protection insurance.

The insurance costs $500 plus tax per camera per year.

Clerk-Treasurer Sam Mathis said two cameras were installed in February 2024 and a third in May 2024. Two were stolen July 6.

The first was replaced at no charge.

Another camera was later stolen and a third vandalized.

Replacement cameras cost $864.80.

The company agreed to backdate coverage to July 6 for $1,500 plus tax for all three cameras. With insurance, the ye...