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Cushing selectmen approve $64,999 bid for 4‑season truck body; old truck to be sold
Summary
The Town of Cushing approved a $64,999 purchase from H.P. Fairfield, LLC for a stainless 4‑season body for its new snow plow truck and moved to put the old truck up for bid with a $5,000 minimum; Freightliner offered $5,000 if no bids meet the minimum.
The Town of Cushing Board of Selectmen on April 13 approved the purchase of a stainless 4‑season body for a new snow plow truck for $64,999 from H.P. Fairfield, LLC.
Chairman Alton Grover reported the quote and said the 4‑season body will permit year‑round use for cold patch and gravel work. Selectman Daniel Staples moved to accept the $64,999 price; Selectman Laurie Haynes seconded the motion, which carried 5‑0‑0.
The board also agreed to put the town’s old snowplow truck out to bid with a minimum price of $5,000. Chairman Grover said Freightliner Truck indicated the company would give the town $5,000 if no bidder met the minimum. The minutes do not record any further discussion about financing or delivery timing for the new body.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the town will advertise the old truck for sale and proceed with procurement of the new truck body per the accepted quote.
