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Brookfield Select Board OKs purchase of stanchions, sign holders for upcoming election
Summary
The Select Board approved buying an 8-pack of stanchions and four sign holders to create a physical barrier for election observers, citing recent training that requires guardrails rather than tape. Members agreed to order promptly to meet primary deadlines.
The Brookfield Select Board voted to purchase election-day stanchions and sign holders to meet updated observer-barrier requirements.
Speaker 3, who researched products after recent election training, told the board they "need to make a decision on stantions," recommending an 8-pack listed at $219.99 and four sign holders for about $35 to mark entrances and exits. She said cheaper alternatives often had quality issues and some required filling with sand.
Board members discussed how the new stanchions would fit with recently acquired voting booths and the risk that delivery timing might miss the primary. Speaker 6 noted available delivery dates and discounts and urged ordering to ensure arrival before Sept. 10. Speaker 1 then made a motion "that we, expend the $220 for the 8 stanchions and $35 for the stanchion sign and hold," which the board seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board also discussed logistics for set-up given the town barbecue scheduled Sept. 7 and the need for volunteers to staff observer duties during the primary. Speaker 3 said volunteers were lined up and asked members to confirm availability in advance.
Next steps: staff will place the order using the town Amazon account if possible and coordinate delivery and deployment for the Sept. 10 primary.
