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Millis Select Board adopts zero-emission-vehicle first procurement policy
Summary
The Millis Select Board unanimously approved a policy requiring staff to evaluate zero-emission and lower‑emission alternatives before purchasing or leasing town vehicles, with limited exemptions for operational needs.
The Millis Select Board on April 15 voted unanimously to adopt the "Millis Zero Emission Vehicle First" procurement policy, a guideline that requires town decision-makers to consider battery-electric, hybrid, or alternative-fuel options before buying or leasing municipal vehicles.
The policy is intended to require an explicit review of higher‑efficiency options during procurement and to capture grant opportunities tied to low‑emission fleet purchases. Energy Committee members presented the draft to the board and recommended adoption.
Energy Committee Chair Craig Gibbons described the policy as a step toward longer‑term climate goals and said the committee views vehicle…
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