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Select Board asks staff to compare PSAP/dispatch options before finalizing contract
Summary
Board discussed a proposed PSAP dispatch contract effective July 1, 2027, questioned the timing and alternatives, and directed staff to request pricing and options from other providers before the November notice deadline.
The board reviewed a proposed PSAP (dispatch) services contract that does not take effect until July 1, 2027 but includes renewal and notice deadlines. Members asked why the town was being asked to sign early, whether other PSAP providers or the state police might be viable alternatives, and whether a merger among regional dispatch centers could change options.
The board directed the town manager to seek alternative pricing from other PSAP providers (including LA 911 and others mentioned in the meeting) and to return with comparative costs and operational implications prior to the town's November 1 renewal-notice deadline.
