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Buckfield weighs up to $430,000 loan to replace aging ambulance
Summary
A warrant article would authorize the town treasurer to obtain a loan up to $430,000 to purchase or remount an ambulance to replace a 2012 Ford F-450 ambulance with high engine hours; residents and staff debated repair vs. replacement, reserves, vendor timelines and rental costs.
The Town of Buckfield asked voters on Nov. 4 whether to authorize the town treasurer to obtain a loan not to exceed $430,000 and to authorize the manager and select board to purchase a new ambulance.
Town staff told the Oct. 21 hearing that the current unit is a 2012 Ford F-450 with about 12,000 engine hours (presented as roughly equivalent to 360,000 miles). Quotes to repair or remount the vehicle ranged from several thousand dollars for short-term…
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