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Select Board confronts delayed truck deliveries and difficulty hiring road crew
Summary
Board members reported ongoing delays getting an ordered truck into service, said the town has operated with a reduced fleet at times, and discussed challenges recruiting road crew staff in the face of higher regional salaries; the board authorized posting for a seasonal‑to‑full‑time apprenticeship.
Select Board members expressed frustration with repeated delays in delivery and outfitting of a recently ordered truck (plow/box still outstanding) and noted the town has been operating with limited equipment at times. Members said a 650 Ram was ordered two weeks prior but its current delivery status was unclear, and some warranty and repair work has been required on in‑service trucks.
Board members also discussed recruiting road crew staff and regional pay competition; one trustee observed that neighboring towns are offering higher starting wages. The board agreed to advertise a seasonal apprentice position that could convert to full time and to include staffing and salary considerations in the near‑term budget discussions. As one member summarized the equipment problem: “We're down to 1 truck,” highlighting operational constraints for winter maintenance.
