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Rutland board raises highway depreciation and authorizes highway director to begin plow‑truck procurement
Summary
The select board voted to raise the highway depreciation rate from 0.5% to 1% to accelerate equipment replacement and authorized the highway director to begin procurement steps for a new plow truck amid 12–14 month lead time estimates.
At its Dec. 10 budget meeting the Town of Rutland Select Board approved a motion to increase the highway depreciation account from 0.5% to 1.0% of assessed value. Board members said the change will increase annual depreciation receipts and speed replacement of aging highway equipment and trucks.
Highway Director Dave presented replacement cost estimates, saying a seven‑yard plow…
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