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Townshend awards hazardous-tree-removal contract to Michael Longo for $12,400
Summary
After reviewing multiple bids for hazardous-tree removal on Wyndham Hill Road (ranging from $10,995 to $15,000), the board awarded the contract to Michael Longo for $12,400; the tree warden abstained from the vote.
The board reviewed several bids for hazardous tree removal on Wyndham Hill Road. Bids included Rice Tree Service ($12,800), Arbor Klein (options $12,000 and $14,000), Mayotte Tree Service ($10,995), Wilcox Tree Service ($13,500), D and E Tree Company ($15,000) and Safa Tree ($11,500). Michael Longo's bid of $12,400 was read aloud by the clerk/reader (S5).
Concerned members discussed traffic control and whether the contractor would provide flagging or close the road; contractors provided differing approaches (full closure windows versus partial closure with flaggers). The board debated awarding locally to a Townshend resident to keep money in town. A motion to award the job to Michael Longo for $12,400 passed; the tree warden abstained to avoid a conflict of interest.
