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Select Board approves $280,622 purchase for new DPW truck; trade‑in and reserves to offset cost
Summary
Public Works Director proposed replacing a 2018 dump truck with a Western Star priced at $280,622; after a $60,000 trade‑in and capital reserves the board approved the purchase and financing plan discussion will continue.
Public Works Director Greg Fullerton presented a recommendation to replace one of the town’s dump trucks (a 2018 Freightliner) with a new Western Star outfitted with plow and sander. The purchase price reported in the packet was $280,622 with an expected trade‑in allowance of $60,000, yielding a net outlay around $220,622; Fullerton said the town currently holds $83,000 in capital reserves for trucks and anticipates another $30,000 in next year’s budget to offset costs.
Fullerton noted parts of the fleet retain warranties and that this unit had experienced breakdowns and lacked warranty coverage, making it the priority replacement. The board moved and seconded the purchase motion and voted to approve the truck acquisition; staff said they had reached out to banks to scope financing options and would return with details as needed.
