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Executive Council, governor approve Dalton highway truck; town to proceed with procurement

Dalton Select Board · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Select Board was notified that the highway truck project received approval from the Executive Council and the governor; staff will coordinate purchase and the scheduled destruction of the old truck per grant rules.

Staff informed the Select Board that the highway truck purchase was approved at the state level, enabling the town to proceed with procurement. "It was approved by the executive council and the governor," the Staff member said; staff has contacted the truck salesman and will work with Adam to identify availability and scheduling.

The board discussed plans for the old 10-wheeler, which the vendor will destroy as required by the grant; staff reiterated that no further town funds should be invested in the old truck. Members said the purchase had been factored into last year’s budget forecast and that the town would plan for disposal and scheduling details with the vendor.