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Capital Outlay committee presents $ and priorities for town meeting; major projects include Willett School roof and ladder truck replacement
Summary
Capital Outlay presented funding recommendations and a proposed capital plan for the coming fiscal year including a $3 million Willett School roof, runway safety work, a feasibility study for a fire turnout gear room and a $3 million ladder truck appropriation; recommended funding sources include free cash, borrowing and water‑rate borrowing.
Town staff and the Capital Outlay Committee presented the draft capital improvement plan to the Board of Selectmen and outlined funding proposals ahead of the fall town meeting.
Funding sources summarized by staff include approximately $3.3 million from free cash, $8 million from general fund borrowing, $5 million using water‑rate borrowing, $500,000 in an NWRA grant/loan, and $25,000 from the recreation revolving fund. Those figures reflect the committee’s work and will be refined before town meeting.
Key projects and highlights described by staff included:
- Airport runway safety and approach work (town share $300,000): staff said most airport projects are predominantly federally funded and the listed amount represents the town’s share. - Willett School roof replacement: staff recommended the roof as the next large roof…
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