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Council members press for clearer CIP, suggest rebalancing capital reserves and equipment replacement schedules
Summary
At the retreat councilors reviewed the capital improvements program, questioned an aggressive truck replacement schedule, and asked staff for more transparent line‑item plans so voters understand what they fund in annual capital reserve articles.
Councilors used the retreat to scrutinize the town’s capital improvement program and annual capital reserve warrant structure. Several members said that some replacement schedules — particularly for six‑wheel dump trucks — appeared aggressive relative to current mileage and condition and that the town should consider stretching replacement intervals or better explaining the rationale to voters.
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