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Select Board places placeholder warrant for front‑end loader after extensive repair debate
Summary
After lengthy public and staff discussion about repair vs. replacement, the board agreed to place a purchase warrant for a front‑end loader (up to $190,000) on the town warrant and leave the option to withdraw or table the article before Town Meeting.
The Brentwood Select Board agreed on Jan. 28 to place a placeholder warrant article asking voters to authorize up to $190,000 for purchase of a front‑end loader, after extended discussion about whether to repair a 2003 loader or buy a new machine.
Public works staff member Wayne and several residents described the loader’s history, the parts shortages and repair options. Wayne told the board the loader is a 2003 model with about 6,000 hours, and that one critical assembly has limited availability; he estimated repair quotes…
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