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Hubbardston hears debate over lower‑cost tanker vs. $1.1M custom fire engine; chief urges a mid‑range purchase to avoid long wait
Summary
Select Board discussion and public questions focused on the town’s planned fire apparatus purchase, with the fire chief recommending a commercially‑chassis tanker (about $500,000) now to replace an aging engine rather than waiting years for a custom $1.1 million truck that might not pass at Town Meeting.
The Select Board and residents debated a planned replacement of a municipal fire apparatus during the May 5 annual town meeting hearing, focusing on price, delivery time and operational capability.
Fire Chief presented options: a commercially‑chassis tanker priced just under $500,000 for immediate purchase and delivery on a 2024/2025 production timeline, or a custom ladder/tanker combination priced at roughly $1.1 million that would be built on a longer schedule. The chief said the commercial tanker would carry about 3,000 gallons of water, improving on the current 2,500‑gallon tanker and providing more time at…
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