Episode 003 | Cumberland’s Speed Camera Controversy & Infrastructure Woes

🎙️ Real Talk. Real Issues. Unfiltered.

Welcome to the Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast, where we tackle the real issues affecting our town—from local politics and infrastructure to transparency and community concerns. In this episode, we dive into:

✅ The Speed Camera Debate – Safety measure or cash grab?
✅ Surveillance & Privacy – How much is the government watching us?
✅ Infrastructure & Overdevelopment – Can Cumberland handle rapid growth?
✅ Water & Traffic Nightmares – What’s being done (or not being done)?

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⏳ [00:00:00] Opening Banter
Joking about baldness & hat fishing
Lighthearted start before the serious topics

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⏳ [00:03:56] Speed Cameras in Cumberland – Necessary or Overreach?
Town Council Debate – Proposal for installing speed cameras
Chief of Police’s Statement – Are they really needed?
Privacy Concerns – Surveillance vs. Public Safety
Flock Cameras – How much is the government watching us?
School Bus Cameras – Where do fines really go? (Hint: 75% to private companies)
Is Cumberland becoming a cash cow for corporations?

⏳ [00:35:40] Infrastructure & Overdevelopment Crisis
Cumberland’s Growing Population – Are we ready?
Major Housing Developments Coming Soon:
Ann & Hope Site – 241 Units
Corning Site – 266 Units
More expansions on Pine Swamp Road & Hunting Hill
School Redistricting Issues – Will we see another one by 2027?
Water Problems & EPA Mandates – A $10M fix is needed
Traffic Nightmares – Diamond Hill & Mendon Road under construction at the same time
Why is there no coordinated planning?

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Are speed cameras really about safety, or are they just another government cash grab? Do you think Cumberland is growing too fast for its infrastructure to handle? Drop a comment below!