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Select board approves $277,600 road truck purchase to refresh highway fleet
Summary
After discussing replacement scheduling and maintenance costs, the board approved buying a new highway truck from Reed's with a Viking dump body for a total of $277,600 and authorized the chair to sign purchase paperwork.
The Londonderry Select Board approved purchasing a new highway truck at a total cost of $277,600 to move toward an eight‑year fleet rotation.
Roads staff explained frequent maintenance costs on the current older vehicle and recommended replacing the oldest unit. A board member moved to accept the proposal from Reed's for a truck at $169,800 plus Viking body and equipment for an additional $107,800, "for a total of $277,600." The motion passed by voice vote and the board authorized the chair to sign the paperwork.
Members discussed financing the purchase: a down payment would come from equipment reserves and the remainder financed; the purchase would be reflected in next year’s budget debt schedule. Staff said they would follow up about trade‑in options and final contract numbers before completing the transaction.
