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Parks and Recreation adjusts program vendor PO and buys a walk-behind blower

5103094 · June 30, 2025

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Summary

The board approved a $3,150 increase to a purchase order for Sparks Business Academy to continue an after-school program and authorized purchase of a self-propelled walk‑behind blower for $4,004.10.

The Board of Selectmen on June 17 approved two Parks and Recreation items: an increase to a purchase order for an after‑school supplier and a new equipment purchase.

The board approved a $3,150 increase to a previously approved purchase order with Sparks Business Academy to continue a program after the original instructor became unavailable; Parks staff said most recreation programs are self‑sustaining and that instructors are fingerprinted and vetted. The increase was to close out FY25 program costs.

The board also authorized a purchase from Newtown Power Equipment for a Fredan self‑propelled walk‑behind blower to be used for heavy debris and leaf removal. The purchase price is $4,004.10 and will be charged to the FY25 blowers account. Staff said the unit is gas‑powered and more powerful for the department’s needs than backpack or electric blowers and that it has a long useful life.

Both requests were approved unanimously.