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Board rejects short-term extension of public-works contractor amid split over rebidding and emergency coverage
Summary
The board defeated a proposed extension of the CMH Company public-works contract and spent considerable time debating whether to rebid for emergency sewer and drainage work, piggyback off county contracts, or limit the scope to emergency repairs.
The Town Board debated a proposed extension of the CMH Company public-works contract for equipment and operators, and ultimately defeated the measure on a roll-call vote (Resolution 2025-215, failed 2–5). The motion would have extended the existing contract to June 10, 2025, to allow completion of unfinished capital projects and provide coverage for emergency sewer and deep-dig work.
Supporters of a short extension said CMH had been used for large sewer and drainage jobs and for emergency repairs (for example, deep sewer excavations requiring specialized equipment and shoring). They argued that…
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