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Selectman's budget adds $15,000 for labor counsel; board flags need for new 30-year ladder truck
Summary
First Selectman Bunce said the town budget includes a $15,000 increase to hire a labor attorney for 2027 contract negotiations, and the board discussed replacing a 30-year-old ladder truck to preserve the town's ISO rating and avoid insurance hikes.
First Selectman Bunce provided a high-level overview of the selectman's budget and said the town council budget includes a $15,000 increase to pay a labor attorney for union contract negotiations beginning in 2027. Chairman Doug Humes urged elected officials to attend workshops to justify departmental budget increases where appropriate.
Board members also discussed the fire department's need for a new ladder truck to maintain the town's ISO rating; the current vehicle is 30 years old and the board said replacement is necessary to avoid potential large insurance increases that could affect town properties. No formal motion to purchase equipment was made at this meeting; the matter was discussed as a budget priority to be addressed in future deliberations.
