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Somersworth council authorizes contract for $2.3 million aerial platform, funding to be resolved later

5733370 · September 2, 2025
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Summary

The council authorized a purchase agreement for a Pierce Enforcer 100-foot rear-mount platform aerial apparatus for the fire department, while deferring a final decision on financing and asking staff to return with borrowing/financing options.

The Somersworth City Council on Sept. 2 authorized the city manager to contract with Allegiance Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100-foot rear-mount platform aerial apparatus for the fire department at a purchase price of $2,301,005. The council’s action approves the purchase agreement but does not yet establish how the city will finance the vehicle. City Manager (identified in meeting as the city manager) told the council that staff expect to use long-term borrowing when the time to borrow arrives and that the manager will return to the council with specific borrowing options, including possible…

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