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Council approves Can‑Am Commander purchase to be reimbursed by homeland‑security grant
Summary
The Pittsfield Town Council approved Resolution 24104 to accept a bid not to exceed $118,500 for a 2024 Can‑Am Commander, with reimbursement expected from a homeland security grant; staff said the vehicle will be multi‑departmental (police, fire/rescue, public works, parks).
The Pittsfield Town Council on Nov. 6 approved Resolution 24104 to accept the low bid from Pups Forest Products of Detroit, Maine, for the purchase of a 2024 Can‑Am Commander, not to exceed $118,500. Staff said reimbursement will come from a homeland security grant.
Vinnie spoke in support of the purchase, describing the vehicle as multi‑use across departments and noting the local vendor had the lowest price. Council members asked logistical questions about storage and transport; staff said the vehicle will be centrally located and used by police for patrol and by other departments for rescue and trail access as needed.
The resolution passed on voice vote; no public comments on the item were recorded.
