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Committee approves $25,000 purchase of used yard tractor for DPW

Cohasset Capital Budget Committee · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The Capital Budget Committee approved a motion on Feb. 9 to buy a used 2016 Ottawa Kalmar yard tractor for $25,000 to replace the failed unit at the RTF, noting surplus funds from the RTF fire insurance claim could cover the purchase; the motion passed 6-0.

Cathy Forest, a member of the Capital Budget Committee, moved to approve the Department of Public Works’ purchase of a used 2016 Ottawa Kalmar yard tractor for $25,000; Robert Kasameyer seconded the motion. Committee members voted by roll call and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.

The committee record states the replacement is needed after a failure at the RTF and that surplus funds from the RTF fire insurance claim could be used to pay the $25,000. The committee approved the purchase during the meeting’s DPW capital-request review.