Select Board approves loader-backhoe purchase, pole-attachment agreement, and park tree procurement plans

Aug 13, 2026

The Board accepted a $179,900 bid (Milton Cat via Sourcewell) for a 2026 Cat 430 Loader Backhoe, approved a pole-attachment agreement with Central Maine Power for flags and banners, discussed procuring white oak trees for Bradley Park and asked staff to get pricing, and accepted a $900 gift-card donation for the police department.

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The Select Board unanimously approved several procurement and facilities items at the Aug. 13 meeting. Kingsbury moved and Huang-Dale seconded acceptance of a Milton Cat bid (via Sourcewell) to purchase a 2026 Cat 430 Loader Backhoe for $179,900; the motion passed unanimously.

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