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Select Board discusses fuel island replacement, engineers need three months and funding still uncertain
Summary
Board members debated whether to hire engineers now for a fuel island replacement study or wait for state funding; engineers need about three months, and members discussed using a reserve fund transfer if state earmark does not survive reconciliation.
The board discussed options for replacing the town’s fuel island after staff said engineers need roughly three months to complete the necessary site and cost assessments. The item is currently earmarked in an economic development bill, but staff warned the bill had not passed and the funding could change during reconciliation.
Board members weighed two primary options: hire the engineers now and hope state funding follows, or proceed with a reserve fund transfer as a stopgap if state support does not materialize. Robin framed the urgency plainly: “this needs to be replaced. It's a ticking time bomb.” Members emphasized the need for public information sessions and neighbor outreach before a standalone special town meeting on the issue.
