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Town approves up to $161,000 for backhoe; trucks repaired, salt reserved and training scheduled
Summary
The board authorized Highway Superintendent Wyatt Boswell to spend up to $161,000 on a new backhoe; multiple trucks received repairs, the crew will attend a UDig safety meeting March 19, and an extra 200 tons of salt was reserved for next year.
Highway Superintendent Wyatt Boswell reported several equipment and operational updates: several town trucks have received new windshields, tires and passed inspections; the highway crew will attend a UDig safety meeting on March 19; Wyatt reserved an extra 200 tons of salt for next season and is continuing to evaluate truck and spreader options.
On equipment purchases, the board reviewed multiple backhoe quotes and, by motion from David Fisher seconded by Emily Losey, voted to allow Wyatt to spend up to $161,000 on a new backhoe (motion passed 'All are in favor'). The board also asked Wyatt to obtain a trade‑in quote for the loader (estimated value approximately $100,000) and approved adding a single 24x12 overhead door to the Adams building.
