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Transfer Station superintendent reports machine service costs, board urges seeking lower bids
Summary
Jon Rouleau told the Select Board that Atlantic Recycling charged $2,399 for annual service on four machines and the skid steer’s 500-hour service cost $2,337; the board encouraged seeking alternative vendors to reduce repair and maintenance costs.
Jon Rouleau, the Transfer Station superintendent, told the Select Board the town paid Atlantic Recycling $2,399 to service four machines (glass crusher, two balers and the compactor) and $2,337 to complete the skid steer’s 500-hour maintenance, including transport.
The board discussed the relative costs of the services and Rouleau said the work was budgeted. Select Board members encouraged the superintendent to seek another maintenance provider to help reduce ongoing operating costs and asked staff to bring back options for competitive bids at a future meeting. Rouleau also noted weekend traffic patterns and staffing impacts during holiday periods.
