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Select Board discusses truck options, requests site visits and clearer specs
Summary
Town highway staff and select board members reviewed vendor build sheets and compared options against the town's existing truck; members asked to arrange a site visit and obtain written specs and warranty details before any purchase decision.
Highway staff presented a build sheet and cost comparison for a possible truck replacement and described difficulties obtaining complete vendor documentation. Members said the figures were not far apart after a $10,000 credit on the town’s existing vehicle but that they needed time to digest the paperwork. One member recommended a site visit to inspect candidate trucks and to confirm warranty and maintenance arrangements with potential service centers.
Board members emphasized the need for written specifications and for confirmation of local warranty support before authorizing purchases. Staff agreed to arrange visits for two board members to inspect trucks in person and to seek written confirmation from vendors about maintenance locations and warranty coverage. No purchase authorization was given at the meeting.
