Trustees approve retroactive purchase and installation of fire hydrant after crash

Mar 12, 2026

After a vehicle collision sheared off a fire hydrant in front of Village Hall, trustees approved retroactive procurement and installation of a new Mueller hydrant and labor; the village will file an insurance claim to recover costs.

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The board approved a retroactive purchase and installation for a fire hydrant that was sheared off by a car in Nelsonville. Staff reported the hydrant was purchased at the lowest available price so the replacement could be scheduled without delay; installation was scheduled for the following day.

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