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Selectmen approve contingent special appropriations for two Public Works trucks
Summary
The board approved contingent special appropriations of $99,109 for an F-450 and $56,580 for an F-250, pending Finance Committee approval and sufficient fund balance after an audit due at the end of August 2026.
The Board approved two contingent special appropriations for Public Works vehicle purchases: $99,109 to buy an F-450 and $56,580 to buy an F-250, both contingent on Finance Committee approval and available fund balance after the FY25-26 audit. Town Manager David Porter said he expects sufficient surplus once the audit is complete and described a plan to have the Animal Control Officer use an existing F-150 while purchasing a replacement F-250 for Public Works.
Public Works Crew Leader Charles Grossmann described the poor condition of the current vehicles, noting the existing F-450 has no trade-in value. The board approved both motions; members emphasized short-term measures such as undercoating to reduce rust and extended service life.
