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Council hears fire department vehicle replacement request; purchase would be a 2026 budget item
Summary
The fire department reported two quotes to replace an aging squad vehicle (described in transcript as a 2008 Expedition) and said the purchase would be included as a 2026 budget request. Council did not take immediate action; departments will include requests in the budget process.
Council members heard from the fire department about replacing an aging "squad" vehicle and discussed timing for purchase as part of the 2026 budget.
Council member (S3) said the current vehicle is a 2008 model and the department requested that the replacement be included as a 2026 budget item. S3 summarized that two quotes had been received for the vehicle and clarified the term "squad" refers to the Expedition-style vehicle the department uses as a first-responder unit. Chair (S4) and other members asked whether the request was in the budget and discussed purchase timing.
No formal motion to purchase the replacement vehicle was made at the meeting; members agreed the department’s request should be considered during the upcoming budget process and that the town would review financing options.
