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Selectboard welcomes new public works hires, OKs up to $100,000 for replacement truck
Summary
Public Works Director Scott Leard introduced four recent hires and the board authorized up to $100,000 from the Public Works Revolving Fund to replace a failing 1999 dump truck, citing long lead times and high new-truck markups.
Public Works Director Scott Leard introduced four recent hires to the department — Daryl Johnson (Fleet Manager), Daryl Constantine (Truck Driver/Laborer), Patrick Tammaro (Truck Driver/Laborer) and Nick Warren (Laborer) — and the board welcomed them to town service.
Leard and Fleet Manager Daryl Johnson described ongoing failures with the 1999 International six-wheel dump truck and said new trucks currently have a 2–2½ year lead time and roughly 20% price markups. The board approved a motion authorizing up to $100,000 from the Public Works Revolving Fund to purchase a newer used replacement truck, with the plan to pursue another replacement in 2027; the vote was recorded 4-0.
The decision balances immediate operational needs against long lead times for new equipment; the board and staff will continue to monitor fleet condition and replacement timing.
