Council approves backhoe servicing and hydrant repair; RPM servicing contingent on diagnostic

Jul 6, 2026

Council approved quotes to service the backhoe (diagnostic service), fix the Plum Street hydrant damaged in the June storm, and install an office doorway at the new town hall; RPM servicing was approved with a contingency cap on follow-up repair costs.

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Council approved several maintenance and repair contracts in the consent portion of the meeting. Knowles Construction’s quote to install a doorway at the new town hall offices was approved, CM Construction’s quote to repair a storm‑damaged hydrant on Plum Street was approved (cost below insurance deductible), and the RPM Machinery quote to service the overheating backhoe was approved as an initial service/diagnostic step.

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