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Committee flags $21,680 cost for 500 Town Meeting electronic voting devices, debates rent vs. buy
Summary
Chair Julie Chalfant told the committee that buying 500 electronic voting devices for Town Meeting under Article 24 would cost roughly $21,680; members discussed whether to rent or buy and how to manage potential technical issues during meetings. No final procurement decision was made.
During the May 4 joint session, Chair Julie Chalfant reported a cost estimate of about $21,680 to acquire 500 electronic voting devices for Town Meeting under Article 24 of the warrant.
Committee members discussed whether renting devices or purchasing them would be more appropriate and raised operational questions about how to handle technology problems during live voting at Town Meeting. The discussion focused on logistics and budget implications; there was no recorded motion or vote to purchase or rent at this meeting.
The committee will carry the discussion forward as it finalizes warrant materials and prepares for Town Meeting, where the procurement approach could be resolved or presented to voters depending on the committee’s recommendation and the Select Board’s direction.
