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Capital requests highlighted: new engines, patrol boat, IT upgrades and DPW design among Article 10 items

Nantucket Town meeting preparation session · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Officials previewed multiple Article 10 capital requests including two compact fire engines to improve wildfire and beach response, a $603,000 harbor patrol boat (with a possible $350,000 federal grant), IT phone upgrades, and a DPW design supplemental request.

Town presenters used the mock session to preview Article 10 capital requests that fund equipment and infrastructure across departments.

Fire department presenters described a proposal to buy two compact, all‑terrain engines to replace aging vehicles. The presenters said these units are specifically designed to access beaches, dunes and narrow roads, and highlighted that "these engines are…

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