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Select Board approves moving backup generator from old fire station to town hall
Summary
After discussion of buyouts and RFP packaging, the Select Board approved a motion to move the emergency backup generator and related transfer equipment from the old fire station to the town hall and asked for cost estimates on repair and transfer, with the board endorsing an estimated $3,000 option to remove and re‑install the equipment.
The Select Board voted to authorize moving the town's emergency backup generator and associated transfer equipment from the old fire station to the town hall. A board member described a vendor estimate to transfer the equipment that could range up to $3,000 and said an alternative—dismantling and saving the equipment for later reinstallation—would cost under $1,000.
A motion to approve the transfer was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting minutes record multiple board members saying "aye"; the board asked the presenter to request a formal estimate and to verify repair costs for associated electrical items such as the transfer switch and hot water‑heater wiring.
Board discussion also focused on bundling demolition, water and town‑hall work into a single RFP with itemized cost lines so that FEMA and other grant administrators can see which items are eligible for reimbursement and which are town costs. The board agreed staff should prepare RFP language and follow up with FEMA on allowable match items and on whether water‑service items might be considered part of a public water supply.
The motion passed by voice vote; the board instructed staff to gather formal estimates and to return with itemized RFP language at the next meeting.
