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Orange considers fire-system options and replacement plans for ageing road grader
Summary
Officials discussed a range of fire-safety system options (cost estimates from about $7,000 to $30,000), were advised by the Fire Marshal to gather quotes, and considered a seven-year lease-to-own plan for a road grader with over 12,000 hours.
At the forum, town officials reviewed capital and safety items including fire-protection systems and heavy equipment replacement.
On fire protection, estimates discussed ranged from approximately $30,000 for a more comprehensive system (explicitly not a sprinkler system) to lower-cost alternatives around $7,000. The Fire Marshal recommended obtaining competitive quotes; the board signaled openness to seeking additional bids before making a decision.
Officials also described the town road grader as having more than 12,000 operating hours and being past its useful life. Participants discussed financing options and a proposal to acquire a replacement via a seven-year lease-to-own plan.
The forum also noted continuing FEMA reimbursements tied to the 2024 flood, with pending projects and estimates between $200,000 and $400,000; the board reiterated it will not count anticipated FEMA money in the current budget until funds are received and said any future FEMA receipts would flow back to the Highway Fund.
No formal procurement decisions or contract awards were made at the meeting; staff and the board agreed to collect quotes and further evaluate financing before returning with recommendations.
