Camera installations along Nahant shoreline concerns residents

NAHANT, Mass. — People in coastal towns are raising questions about the new cameras being installed along the shoreline.

Most recently, residents in Nahant have noticed cameras going up in six different spots facing the water.

These are all 1080P 30 power cameras that will be able to zoom in," said Nahant Harbormaster Robert Tibbo.

Boston 25 News has learned the cameras are a part of an effort fueled by FEMA, called the Massachusetts Coastal Camera Project.

The joint effort between the state's harbormaster's association and the coast guard aims to secure Boston Harbor and the waters around it.

According to the harbormaster, the cameras will also help first responders with water rescues as well as town officials make a case for receiving aid after damaging storms.

"We could actually play back the failure of a seawall if it was recorded in this camera system," said Tibbo. "They are very interested in monitoring all traffic in and out of the port of Boston and surrounding communities."

The map below shows where cameras will eventually be placed, from Plymouth all through the New Hampshire border.

A wireless network system will connect all the cameras so different towns and the coast guard can access them.

Some. however, are concerned with their privacy once the cameras will be shown on a monitor at the Nahant police station. Others said the cameras are just a part of life now.

"They'll have to deal with it, they're up there now," said Mike Porter, a Nahant resident.

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