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Hooksett approves $85,050 purchase of 2024 dump trailer to replace 1986 unit
Summary
The Town Council approved purchase of a 2024 dump trailer for $85,050 to replace a 39-year-old trailer, to be funded from the solid waste disposal special revenue fund; the vote was taken by roll call.
Hooksett — The Town Council voted to approve purchase of a 2024 dump trailer for $85,050 to replace an aging 1986 trailer at the town transfer station.
Sean Dumont, representing his department, told the council voters had previously approved a warrant article to replace the 1986 dump trailer. Staff found a trailer from Utility Trailers of New England LLC that fit the budget and is priced below the warrant figure. The purchase will be funded from the solid waste disposal special revenue fund.
Nut graf: The trailer replaces a unit officials described as heavily worn (39 years in service) and is intended for glass, yard waste and concrete handling at the town transfer station; the council approved the purchase by roll-call vote.
Councilors asked technical questions about the trailer’s size, axle configuration (two axles, 28 feet), body material (aluminum body on a steel frame), cover and spare rims/tires. Dumont confirmed the trailer has an electric cover and extra rims and tires were included. The motion to approve the purchase was made on the record and the council took a roll-call vote; the clerk read ayes for multiple councilors and the motion passed.
Ending: Staff thanked the council and said the department will proceed with the purchase and arrange delivery and placement at the transfer station.
