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Weston selectboard votes to pursue purchase of new International truck for highway work
Summary
The Selectboard voted unanimously on June 3, 2026 to pursue purchase of a new International 4x4 truck sized for plow, wing and full sand load; Vice Chair Jim Linville said reserves exist to fund the purchase and Jason Hitchcock was tasked to verify warranty and trade-in details.
The Town of Weston Selectboard voted unanimously on June 3, 2026 to pursue purchase of a new International truck to replace a 2022 small red International. The board discussed the trade-offs between repairing the existing vehicle and buying a new one; members said the proposed replacement is 4x4/all-wheel drive, under the 26,000-pound threshold and sized to carry a plow, wing and a full sand load.
Vice Chair Jim Linville moved "to pursue International with options named and clarity on the quick-disconnect availability, extended warranty options, and all trade-in terms including mileage caps and whether the plow must be reinstalled before trade-in." The motion was seconded by Pam Dickman and passed unanimously. Linville confirmed that reserve funds exist to cover the purchase, and the board assigned Jason Hitchcock to verify quick-disconnect availability, extended-warranty options and all trade-in terms, including any mileage caps and plow reinstallation requirements.
The vote authorizes staff to proceed with option and terms research; the board did not finalize purchase paperwork or an exact price during the meeting. Further procurement steps, warranty details and trade-in terms remain to be verified before a final purchase decision.
