Putney awards Advanced Meter Infrastructure contract to F.W. Webb

Sep 2, 2026

The Selectboard voted unanimously to award a roughly $62,058 contract to F.W. Webb for a 10-year advanced meter infrastructure upgrade (about 100 cellular-connected water meters); installation costs are additional and concerns were raised about device security and opt-out requests.

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The Selectboard awarded a contract to F.W. Webb for an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) rollout covering roughly 100 cellular-connected water meters at a cost of $62,058.20, on a 10-year plan. The Town Manager recommended F.W. Webb, citing a successful pilot program and noting the system offers smart hydrants; installation would be an additional local expense and the town expects to include $15,000 for capital improvements in next year’s budget.

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