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Select Board authorizes computer upgrades after Windows‑11 compatibility review
Summary
Town staff reported multiple computers are not compatible with Windows 11; the board authorized proceeding with an IT upgrade project estimated at about $20,000 to ensure security updates and replacements as needed.
Town staff told the Select Board Sept. 8 that roughly 11–12 town machines will not run Windows 11 and that the quantity of required replacements exceeds the planned annual rotation. The board authorized staff to proceed with an IT upgrade plan, estimated in discussion at about $20,000, to replace noncompliant machines and install Windows‑11‑capable hardware where possible. Staff said some machines can be upgraded in place to Windows 11 and only need labor; others require full replacement. The board discussed the budget impact and the need to ensure replaced machines are tracked so surplus equipment can be sold or repurposed. Staff indicated they would review the list of machines, remove unused devices from the replacement plan where appropriate, and schedule installation starting the week of Sept. 23. Next steps: staff will finalize the replacement list, secure purchases within the authorized budget, and begin rollouts in late September; the board approved moving forward to maintain security updates and compliance.
