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Middletown approves new patrol vehicles, a dump truck and three fixed license‑plate readers
Summary
The board authorized purchases covering four police vehicles ($239,854 total), a 2023 F600 dump truck with plow and spreader ($126,158) and a three‑site license‑plate reader system (5‑year contract with annual cost $15,900); police said most vehicle costs will be covered through an RDA casino grant and the LPRs will initially be funded by the RDA for year one.
Middletown Township supervisors on Feb. 5 authorized a package of equipment purchases for public safety and public works, including four patrol vehicles, one dump truck and three additional fixed license‑plate readers (LPRs) at busy intersections.
Police Chief Joseph Bartarelli told the board the department’s fleet replacement is driven by higher vehicle and upfitting costs and shortened vehicle lifespans. He said the Redevelopment Authority (RDA)…
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