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Officials flag roughly $800,000 radio-system upgrade around 2030 for fire, police and public works
Summary
Staff said the town will need to upgrade its radio consoles and system around 2030, serving fire, police and public works, with a Norcom estimate of roughly $800,000; the board will consider budgeting or saving ahead.
Town staff told the board a radio-system upgrade is likely around 2030 and will affect fire, police and public works. S2 said Norcom estimates the system upgrade could cost around $800,000 and recommended the town discuss budgeting options now or let the cost hit in 2030.
Board members asked whether the upgrade is department-specific; S2 said it is a system-level change (moving from the current GTR to a DTR system) that serves multiple departments and requires coordinated funding. The board did not commit funds at this meeting but noted the upgrade will be a future capital-planning topic.
